Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Versa
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 6.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 552 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,431 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 552 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 59.6 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 6.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 175.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 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 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 175.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 59.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 102.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 2,431 lb | 552 lb |
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