Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Versa
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 9.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in taller (57.4 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 485 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,445 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 485 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 2,445 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 9.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.2 in taller (57.4 in vs 59.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · 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 Jetta | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 175.4 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 66.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 59.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 102.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 2,445 lb | 485 lb |
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