Volkswagen Beetle vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Nissan Versa
- Length168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
- Wheelbase100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 6.6 in shorter (168.8 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 5.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 698 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,445 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 698 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,445 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 5.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 6.6 in shorter (168.8 in vs 175.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 175.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 66.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 102.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,142 lb | 2,445 lb | 698 lb |
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