Nissan Versa vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length175.4 in
- Height59.6 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,363 lb – 2,468 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 7.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.4 in taller (59.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 678 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 3,094 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 678 lb heavier (2,416 lb vs 3,094 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 7.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 7.0 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 168.4 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 71.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 59.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,416 lb | 3,094 lb | 678 lb |
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