Chevrolet Cruze vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 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 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.7 in shorter (181.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 23 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,060 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.7 in shorter (181.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 23 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,060 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 182.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 3,060 lb | 23 lb |
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