Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Volt
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,832 lb – 2,862 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.2 in shorter (182.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 939 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 939 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.2 in shorter (182.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.4 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 Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 177.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,847 lb | 3,786 lb | 939 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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