Volkswagen Golf vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Nissan Versa
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 625 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,410 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 625 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,410 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 10.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 175.4 in | 10.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 66.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 59.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 2,410 lb | 625 lb |
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