Audi A3 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Nissan Sentra
- Length169.0 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.9 in shorter (169.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.0 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 369 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 2,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 369 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 2,971 lb)
- Length: Audi A3 is 10.9 in shorter (169.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.0 in | 179.9 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 59.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 7.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb | 2,971 lb | 369 lb |
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