Volkswagen Beetle vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Nissan Versa
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,089 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Nissan Versa width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 177.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.7 in narrower (71.2 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.0 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 350 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,664 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 350 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,664 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.6 in shorter (168.4 in vs 177.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.7 in narrower (71.2 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.0 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 177.0 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 68.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 2,664 lb | 350 lb |
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