Nissan Versa vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Hyundai Elantra
- 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
- Hyundai Elantra width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.1 in shorter (177.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 247 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 2,911 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 247 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 2,911 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.1 in shorter (177.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.0 in | 184.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 71.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 55.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 107.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 5.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,664 lb | 2,911 lb | 247 lb |
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