Audi A4 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Sentra
- Length181.0 in – 185.2 in
- Height56.2 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 110.6 in
- Curb weight3,538 lb – 4,079 lb
- Width70.0 in – 71.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in shorter (183.1 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 803 lb heavier (3,809 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 803 lb heavier (3,809 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in shorter (183.1 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.1 in | 179.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.0 in | 70.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 59.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 105.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,809 lb | 3,006 lb | 803 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 181.0 in – 185.2 in).
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