Nissan Sentra vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Nissan Versa

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 weight2,862 lb – 3,078 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 7.4 in shorter (179.9 in vs 172.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 333 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,637 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 333 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,637 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Versa is 7.4 in shorter (179.9 in vs 172.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Versa is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 60.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraNissan VersaDifference
Length179.9 in172.6 in7.4 in
Width70.5 in66.7 in3.8 in
Height59.3 in60.4 in1.1 in
Wheelbase105.7 in102.4 in3.3 in
Ground clearance7.3 in——
Curb weight2,970 lb2,637 lb333 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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