Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length171.1 in
  • Height54.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,360 lb – 2,379 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.6 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width66.7 in – 68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in shorter (171.1 in vs 172.9 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in narrower (66.6 in vs 67.5 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 98.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 471 lb heavier (2,370 lb vs 2,840 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 471 lb heavier (2,370 lb vs 2,840 lb)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 98.2 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in narrower (66.6 in vs 67.5 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in shorter (171.1 in vs 172.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length171.1 in172.9 in1.8 in
Width66.6 in67.5 in0.9 in
Height54.5 in56.5 in2.0 in
Wheelbase99.8 in98.2 in1.6 in
Curb weight2,370 lb2,840 lb471 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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