Nissan Versa vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Volkswagen GTI
- Length169.1 in – 176.0 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,516 lb – 2,758 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.8 in shorter (172.6 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 437 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 437 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 57.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.8 in shorter (172.6 in vs 165.8 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 3.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.6 in | 165.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 57.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,637 lb | 3,074 lb | 437 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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