Nissan Sentra vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Nissan Versa
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,131 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.7 in shorter (179.9 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 0.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 60.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 465 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 2,554 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 465 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 2,554 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.7 in shorter (179.9 in vs 172.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 0.7 in taller (59.3 in vs 60.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 7.7 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
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 172.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 66.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 60.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 102.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,019 lb | 2,554 lb | 465 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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