Nissan Versa vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Kia Niro
- Length175.4 in
- Height59.6 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,363 lb – 2,498 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 3.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 0.8 in taller (59.6 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 760 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 3,190 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 760 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 3,190 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 3.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 171.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 4.4 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 171.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 59.6 in | 60.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,431 lb | 3,190 lb | 760 lb |
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