Chevrolet Cruze vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Nissan Sentra
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,102 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in shorter (181.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 131 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 131 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 2,971 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in shorter (181.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 179.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 59.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,102 lb | 2,971 lb | 131 lb |
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