Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,786 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.2 in shorter (177.1 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in taller (56.6 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 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 902 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 2,884 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 902 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 2,884 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 6.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.2 in shorter (177.1 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 182.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,786 lb | 2,884 lb | 902 lb |
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