Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Nissan Versa
- Length178.7 in – 179.1 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 3.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 401 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,431 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 401 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 3.5 in shorter (178.9 in vs 175.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 175.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 59.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 2,431 lb | 401 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 179.1 in).
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