Ford Fiesta vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Fiesta · Nissan Versa

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

Side view
  • Length159.7 in – 173.6 in
  • Height57.2 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase98.0 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.1 in
  • Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,720 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.8 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fiesta is 8.8 in shorter (166.6 in vs 175.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 1.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 1.9 in taller (57.7 in vs 59.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 198 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 2,431 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Fiesta is 198 lb heavier (2,629 lb vs 2,431 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Fiesta is 8.8 in shorter (166.6 in vs 175.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 102.4 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Versa is 1.9 in taller (57.7 in vs 59.6 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Versa is 1.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 66.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FiestaFord Fiesta is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Fiesta · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan VersaNissan Versa is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FiestaBased on length × width (Ford Fiesta)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FiestaNissan VersaDifference
Length166.6 in175.4 in8.8 in
Width67.8 in66.7 in1.1 in
Height57.7 in59.6 in1.9 in
Wheelbase98.0 in102.4 in4.4 in
Ground clearance6.0 in6.1 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,629 lb2,431 lb198 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.7 in – 173.6 in).

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