Chevrolet Cruze vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Nissan Sentra
- Length175.3 in – 183.7 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 3,229 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 79 lb heavier (3,050 lb vs 2,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 79 lb heavier (3,050 lb vs 2,971 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 59.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 182.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 59.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,050 lb | 2,971 lb | 79 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.3 in – 183.7 in).
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