Volkswagen Golf vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Nissan Versa
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.8 in shorter (167.6 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 519 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 2,445 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 519 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 2,445 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.8 in shorter (167.6 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 175.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 66.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 59.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 102.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 2,445 lb | 519 lb |
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