Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Volt

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
  • Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
  • Curb weight2,875 lb – 3,067 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 810 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 3,781 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 810 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 3,781 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.6 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Volt is 2.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraChevrolet VoltDifference
Length179.9 in177.1 in2.8 in
Width70.5 in70.4 in0.1 in
Height59.3 in56.6 in2.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in105.7 in0.0 in
Ground clearance7.3 in——
Curb weight2,971 lb3,781 lb810 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).

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