Cadillac ATS vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Cadillac ATS · Nissan Sentra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length183.6 in
  • Height54.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,411 lb – 3,693 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Nissan Sentra width69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in shorter (183.6 in vs 182.3 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 3.2 in narrower (72.5 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 4.1 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Cadillac ATS has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 668 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 2,884 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 668 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 2,884 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.4 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Sentra is 4.1 in taller (54.8 in vs 58.9 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Sentra is 3.2 in narrower (72.5 in vs 69.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Cadillac ATS has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan SentraNissan Sentra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Cadillac ATS · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan SentraNissan Sentra is narrower by 3.2 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan SentraNissan Sentra has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan SentraBased on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac ATSNissan SentraDifference
Length183.6 in182.3 in1.3 in
Width72.5 in69.3 in3.2 in
Height54.8 in58.9 in4.1 in
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in3.0 in
Ground clearance5.9 in6.4 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,552 lb2,884 lb668 lb

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