Nissan Versa vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Volkswagen GTI
- Length169.1 in – 176.0 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,671 lb – 2,745 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.8 in shorter (172.6 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 423 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 3,131 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 423 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 3,131 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.8 in shorter (172.6 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.0 in taller (60.4 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.6 in | 165.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 58.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,708 lb | 3,131 lb | 423 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.1 in – 176.0 in).
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