Chevrolet Cruze vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 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 clearance5.8 in – 6.4 in
  • Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 6.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 354 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,884 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 354 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,884 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 6.4 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.9 in)
  5. Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in shorter (181.0 in vs 182.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet CruzeChevrolet Cruze is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan SentraNissan Sentra is narrower by 1.4 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan SentraNissan Sentra has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan SentraBased on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CruzeNissan SentraDifference
Length181.0 in182.3 in1.3 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in1.4 in
Height58.1 in58.9 in0.8 in
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in0.6 in
Ground clearance6.1 in6.4 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,238 lb2,884 lb354 lb

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