Nissan Versa vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Volkswagen Beetle
- 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
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.8 in shorter (172.3 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.5 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 460 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 460 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.5 in taller (60.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.8 in shorter (172.3 in vs 168.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 168.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 71.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 58.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 99.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,554 lb | 3,014 lb | 460 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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