Nissan Versa vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Mazda Mazda3
- Length169.1 in – 175.4 in
- Height59.6 in – 60.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,350 lb – 2,758 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 6.9 in shorter (172.3 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.1 in taller (60.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 403 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 403 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 6.9 in shorter (172.3 in vs 179.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.1 in taller (60.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.9 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 Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 179.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 57.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,554 lb | 2,957 lb | 403 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.1 in – 175.4 in).
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