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2021 Nissan LEAF dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

176.4in long

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176.4 in long106.3 in wheelbase61.4 intall70.5 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 19 hatchbacks (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Nissan LEAF: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
S FWD176.4 in70.5 in70.5 in61.4 in106.3 in5.9 in34.8 ft
SV FWD176.4 in70.5 in70.5 in61.6 in106.3 in5.9 in36.1 ft
S PLUS FWD176.4 in70.5 in70.5 in61.6 in106.3 in5.9 in34.8 ft
SV PLUS FWD, SL PLUS FWD176.4 in70.5 in70.5 in61.4 in to 62.0 in106.3 in5.9 in36.1 ft
2021 Nissan LEAF: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
S FWD3,501 lb
SV FWD3,439 lb to 3,569 lb
S PLUS FWD3,439 lb to 3,882 lb
SV PLUS FWD3,439 lb to 3,914 lb
SL PLUS FWD3,439 lb to 3,946 lb
2021 Nissan LEAF: cargo and room by trim
TrimsCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
All 5 trims23.6 cu ft23.6 cu ft to 30.0 cu ft92.4 cu ft42.1 in33.5 in41.2 in37.3 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,501 lb
Kilograms
1,588 kg
US tons
1.8 tons

S FWD.

Heavier than 78% of 19 hatchbacks (2021).

Garage fit

2021 Nissan LEAF in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes87.6 in36.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes111.6 in48.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes63.6 in84.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes111.6 in108.8 in
2021 Nissan LEAF through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.5 in22.6 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.5 in22.6 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 87.6 in spare length. 36.8 in each side.
  • Door: 37.5 in spare width. 22.6 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact hatchback.

Longer than 61% of 19 hatchbacks (2021).

Median of 19 hatchbacks (2021): 176.0 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 23.6 cu ft. More than 80% of 16 hatchbacks (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Nissan LEAF and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs LEAFCargo, seats upvs LEAF
Honda Civic182.7 in+6.3 inN/AN/A
Toyota Prius180.0 in+3.6 in24.6 cu ft+1.0 cu ft
Honda Civic Type R179.4 in+3.0 inN/AN/A
Honda Civic Hatchback177.9 in+1.5 inN/AN/A
Nissan LEAF176.4 in-23.6 cu ft-
Hyundai Ioniq Electric176.0 inabout the same23.0 cu ft-0.6 cu ft
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid176.0 inabout the same27.0 cu ft+3.4 cu ft
Hyundai Veloster N167.7 in-8.7 in20.0 cu ft-3.6 cu ft
Volkswagen Golf167.6 in-8.8 in17.4 cu ft-6.2 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

S FWD.

Front legroom
42.1 inMore than 42% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).
Rear legroom
33.5 inMore than 21% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).
Front headroom
41.2 inMore than 95% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).
Rear headroom
37.3 inMore than 53% of 20 hatchbacks (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked