Ford Focus vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Nissan Versa
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 2.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 5.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 382 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,554 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 382 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,554 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 5.1 in narrower (71.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 2.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 172.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 172.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 66.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 60.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 2,554 lb | 382 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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