Audi A3 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Nissan Sentra
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.3 in shorter (175.0 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 385 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,884 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 385 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 2,884 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 7.3 in shorter (175.0 in vs 182.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 182.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,269 lb | 2,884 lb | 385 lb |
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