Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Cruze vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length181.0 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance6.4 in
  • Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 4.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 178 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,060 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 4.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 178 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,060 lb)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.8 in)

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
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 1.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CruzeNissan SentraDifference
Length181.0 in182.7 in1.7 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in0.8 in
Height58.1 in57.0 in1.1 in
Wheelbase105.7 in106.8 in1.1 in
Ground clearance6.4 in4.8 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,238 lb3,060 lb178 lb

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