Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Versa
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 8.3 in shorter (180.8 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 407 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 407 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 8.3 in shorter (180.8 in vs 172.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · 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 Jetta | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 172.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 60.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,637 lb | 407 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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