Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Nissan Versa

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

Side view
  • Length177.1 in
  • Height56.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Curb weight3,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 172.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 3.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in taller (56.6 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,144 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,637 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,144 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,637 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in taller (56.6 in vs 60.4 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Versa is 3.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 172.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltNissan VersaDifference
Length177.1 in172.6 in4.5 in
Width70.4 in66.7 in3.7 in
Height56.6 in60.4 in3.8 in
Wheelbase105.7 in102.4 in3.3 in
Curb weight3,781 lb2,637 lb1,144 lb

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