Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,781 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 763 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 3,019 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 763 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 3,019 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 179.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 59.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lb | 3,019 lb | 763 lb |
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