Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,832 lb – 2,862 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 391 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,238 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 391 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,238 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 181.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 181.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,847 lb | 3,238 lb | 391 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 182.5 in).
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