Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.5 in
- Curb weight2,848 lb – 2,943 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.5 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.5 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 183.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 183.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,896 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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