Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Nissan Versa

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.8 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,084 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Nissan Versa width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 5.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 3.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 6.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 401 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,664 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 6.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 401 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,664 lb)
  3. Width: Nissan Versa is 3.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Versa is 5.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.0 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraNissan VersaDifference
Length182.7 in177.0 in5.7 in
Width71.5 in68.5 in3.0 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in0.5 in
Wheelbase106.8 in103.1 in3.7 in
Ground clearance4.8 in6.8 in2.0 in
Curb weight3,065 lb2,664 lb401 lb

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