Chevrolet Cruze vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Nissan Sentra
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,011 lb – 3,155 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in shorter (181.0 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 247 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 247 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in shorter (181.0 in vs 182.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 182.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 2,837 lb | 247 lb |
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