Mazda Mazda3 vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Nissan Versa
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,865 lb – 3,028 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 531 lb heavier (2,947 lb vs 2,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 531 lb heavier (2,947 lb vs 2,416 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 2.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · 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
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 175.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 66.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 59.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,947 lb | 2,416 lb | 531 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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