Spec Sizes

Nissan Versa vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Honda Civic

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.4 in
  • Height59.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.1 in
  • Curb weight2,363 lb – 2,468 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Honda Civic width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 6.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.3 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 3.9 in taller (59.6 in vs 55.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 411 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 2,826 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 411 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 2,826 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Versa is 3.9 in taller (59.6 in vs 55.7 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.8 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Versa is 6.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 4.1 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

SpecNissan VersaHonda CivicDifference
Length175.4 in182.3 in6.9 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in4.1 in
Height59.6 in55.7 in3.9 in
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in3.9 in
Ground clearance6.1 in5.5 in0.5 in
Curb weight2,416 lb2,826 lb411 lb

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