Nissan Versa vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Audi A3
- Length177.0 in
- Height57.3 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight2,599 lb – 2,729 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.4 in shorter (177.0 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 649 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 649 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 1.4 in shorter (177.0 in vs 175.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.0 in | 175.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 70.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 55.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 6.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,664 lb | 3,313 lb | 649 lb |
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