Nissan Leaf generations
(Ground clearance)| Generation year | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Leaf, Model year 2012 (ZE0) | 0 mm |
| Leaf, Model year 2013 (ZE0 (1. Facelift)) | 0 mm |
| Leaf, Model year 2018 (ZE1) | 150 mm |
The ground clearance compared to other Nissan models
In the family portrait of Nissan, the Leaf stands with a ground clearance that doesn't quite reach the top shelf. At 150 mm, it's slightly more down to earth compared to its SUV kin, the Juke, and the Ariya, which boast ground clearances of 180 mm and 178 mm, respectively. The Leaf maintains its stature as the accessible, city-friendly choice in Nissan’s line-up, perfect for those who measure their adventures in city blocks rather than backcountry trails.
Nissan Leaf vs other current cars by Nissan
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Leaf | 150 mm |
| Interstar {VAN} | 165 mm |
| Ariya | 178 mm |
| Juke | 180 mm |
How does the ground clearance of the Nissan Leaf compare to it's nearest competitors?
When the Nissan Leaf's ground clearance is thrown into the EV mix, things get interesting. For starters, the Renault Zoe and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV are practically Leaf's ground clearance twins, all sitting pretty at 150 mm. The Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i3, with 140 mm each, won't feel as lofty, paving the way for the Leaf to roll over slightly taller speed bumps with ease. However, not all is lost for the Leaf's rivals; take the robust Subaru Justy and Fiat Sedici, sitting at a dirt-skipping 170 mm and 190 mm, respectively - they could practically skip over the Leaf if it wasn't for those pesky laws of physics. Then you've got the high-riding Infiniti Q30, looking down from a lofty 210 mm. But it’s not always about riding high; the Peugeot 308 and Renault Vel Satis barely scrape together 100 mm and 120 mm, respectively, making them the limbo champions of this ground clearance party. In a race of inches, the Leaf confidently holds its ground amidst a diverse field, proving that when it comes to clearing obstacles, it's more about the smart drive than the high ride.
Nissan Leaf vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)| Car model | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| MG MG4 2022 | 150 mm |
| Opel Rocks-e 2021 | 150 mm |
| Citroen C-Zero 2010 | 150 mm |
| Peugeot iOn 2010 | 150 mm |
| Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2010 | 150 mm |
| Nissan Leaf 2018 | 150 mm |
| Honda e 2020 | 145 mm |
| Tesla Model S 2013 | 144 mm |
| Tesla Model 3 2019 | 140 mm |
| BMW i3 2013 | 140 mm |
| Hyundai IONIQ 2016 | 140 mm |
| VW Arteon 2017 | 138 mm |
| ORA Funky Cat 2022 | 135 mm |
| Mazda 2 Hybrid 2022 | 135 mm |
| Elaris Finn 2021 | 127 mm |
| Micro Microlino 2019 | 125 mm |
| Renault Zoe 2013 | 120 mm |
