Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Cruze vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Nissan Versa

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length181.0 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Curb weight3,102 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 8.4 in shorter (181.0 in vs 172.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 4.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 465 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,637 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 465 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,637 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Versa is 4.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Versa is 8.4 in shorter (181.0 in vs 172.6 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 60.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 4.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CruzeNissan VersaDifference
Length181.0 in172.6 in8.4 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in4.0 in
Height58.1 in60.4 in2.3 in
Wheelbase105.7 in102.4 in3.3 in
Curb weight3,102 lb2,637 lb465 lb

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