Nissan Leaf Specs

Since 2012 the Leaf has lost 1.6″ in length and gained 829 lb: weight rose 24%, length only -1%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2012–2027 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2027 Nissan Leaf is 173.6″ long, 71.3″ wide and 61.4″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,213 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan Leaf generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2026, when the new car was 2.8″ shorter than the 2018–2025 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2018: 55 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Nissan Leaf dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2012–2017175.2″69.7″61″106.3″3,384 lb
2018–2025176.4″70.5″61.4″106.3″3,439 lb
2026–2027173.6″71.3″61.4″105.9″4,213 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Leaf year by year

FIG.02·Nissan Leaf dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2027173.6″71.3″105.9″4,213 lb1
2026173.6″71.3″105.9″4,213 lb1
2025176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2024176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2023176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2022176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2021176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2020176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2019176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2018176.4″70.5″106.3″3,439 lb1
2017175.2″69.7″106.3″3,331 lb2
2016175.2″69.7″106.3″3,331 lb2
2015175.2″69.7″106.3″3,265 lb1
2014175.2″69.7″106.3″3,384 lb1
2013175.2″69.7″106.3″3,384 lb1
2012175.2″69.7″106.3″3,384 lb1
ROWS 16·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Leaf on the used market

In 599 Leaf listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2012–2017 car is the most common: 307 of them (51%), at an average asking price of $4,555. The current 2018–2025 car averages $14,552. ForCar visitors have decoded 113 Leaf VINs; the most checked model years are 2025, 2013 and 2019.

FIG.05·Nissan Leaf generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2018–202526043%$14,55237,280 mi
2012–201730751%$4,55574,080 mi
Other years325%$2,90172,600 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Leaf fit

FIG.02·Nissan Leaf — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.9 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 809 cars within 10″ of its length, the Leaf is heavier than 95%.

FIG.03·Nissan Leaf against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 809 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width71.3″70.5″+0.8″
Wheelbase105.9″102.8″+3.1″
Curb weight4,213 lb3,201 lb+1,012 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Leaf against its rivals

Next to the Toyota Prius, the Leaf is the shortest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Nissan Leaf against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Nissan Leaf (this car)2027173.6″71.3″4,213 lb
Toyota Prius2026181.1″70.1″3,280 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 Leaf bigger than the 2026?

No. The 2027 and 2026 Leaf are the same size and weight.

Which Leaf years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2018 and 2026. Model years inside each range, such as 2026–2027, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Leaf or the Toyota Prius?

The 2026 Toyota Prius is 7.5″ longer and 933 lb lighter than the 2027 Leaf.

How much does a used Leaf cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,555 for the 2012–2017 car to $14,552 for the 2018–2025 one, across 599 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 16 Leaf model years, 2012 to 2027. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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