Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Volt
- 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 Volt width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.9 in shorter (182.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 648 lb heavier (2,896 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 648 lb heavier (2,896 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.9 in shorter (182.3 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 180.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 71.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,896 lb | 3,543 lb | 648 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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