Nissan Versa vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Toyota Prius
- 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
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 4.2 in shorter (172.3 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.3 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 488 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 488 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 3,042 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 4.2 in shorter (172.3 in vs 176.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.3 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 176.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,554 lb | 3,042 lb | 488 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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