Quick answer
The 2020 Nissan Micra, the latest model year on record, is 150.8″ long, 65.7″ wide and 60.2″ tall on a 96.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,302 lb. At 12.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 5.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Nissan Micra generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1991 | 149.2″ | 66.9″ | 55.1″ | 90.6″ | 1,488 lb |
| 2015–2020 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 60.2″ | 96.5″ | 2,302 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Micra year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 2016 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 2015 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 96.5″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 149.2″ | 61.4″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 149.2″ | 61.4″ | 90.6″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 149.2″ | 61.4″ | 90.6″ | 2 | |
| 1988 | 149.2″ | 61.4″ | 90.6″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 149.2″ | 63.4″ | 90.6″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 149.2″ | 66.9″ | 90.6″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 149.2″ | 66.9″ | 90.6″ | 2 |
ROWS 13·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Micra fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 12.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 12.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 113 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65.7″ | 65.7″ | same |
| Wheelbase | 96.5″ | 94.1″ | +2.4″ |
| Curb weight | 2,302 lb | 2,445 lb | −143 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Micra against its rivals
Next to the Fiat 500, Toyota Prius C and Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the Micra is the lightest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Micra (this car) | 2020 | 150.8″ | 65.7″ | 2,302 lb |
| Fiat 500 | 2019 | 142.1″ | 64.2″ | 2,441 lb |
| Toyota Prius C | 2020 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 2,496 lb |
| Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 2018 | 144.9″ | 62.6″ | 2,526 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Micra bigger than the 2019?
No. The 2020 and 2019 Micra are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the Micra or the Fiat 500?
The 2019 Fiat 500 is 8.7″ shorter and 139 lb heavier than the 2020 Micra.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 13 Micra model years, 1985 to 2020. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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