Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Nissan Sentra
- Length180.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,519 lb – 3,543 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 471 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,060 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 471 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,060 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 182.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,531 lb | 3,060 lb | 471 lb |
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