Nissan Versa vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length169.1 in – 176.0 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,516 lb – 2,758 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 8.4 in shorter (172.6 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 465 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,102 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 465 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,102 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 8.4 in shorter (172.6 in vs 181.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- 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 | Nissan Versa | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.6 in | 181.0 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,637 lb | 3,102 lb | 465 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.1 in – 176.0 in).
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