Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 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 width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 587 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 2,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 587 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 2,944 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 182.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 59.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,531 lb | 2,944 lb | 587 lb |
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