Nissan Versa vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Kia Niro
- 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
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 5.5 in shorter (177.0 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.9 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 500 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 3,164 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 500 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 3,164 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.9 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 5.5 in shorter (177.0 in vs 171.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.0 in | 171.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 71.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 60.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 6.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,664 lb | 3,164 lb | 500 lb |
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