Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Versa

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 6.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 172.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Versa has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 620 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,637 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 620 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,637 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Versa is 6.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 172.6 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Versa is 2.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 60.4 in)
  5. 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 garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaNissan VersaDifference
Length179.3 in172.6 in6.8 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in3.4 in
Height58.3 in60.4 in2.1 in
Wheelbase101.5 in102.4 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,257 lb2,637 lb620 lb

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