Volkswagen GTI vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Nissan Versa
- Length165.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.4 in shorter (165.8 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 520 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,554 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 520 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,554 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.4 in shorter (165.8 in vs 172.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 60.0 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 GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 172.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 60.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 2,554 lb | 520 lb |
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