Audi A4 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Sentra
- Length186.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,483 lb – 3,626 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 3.2 in narrower (72.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 626 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,929 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 626 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,929 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 59.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 3.2 in narrower (72.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 182.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 182.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 69.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 59.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | 2,929 lb | 626 lb |
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