Nissan Sentra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length177.5 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.8 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,752 lb
- Width67.3 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (177.5 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (67.3 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 439 lb heavier (2,645 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 439 lb heavier (2,645 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (177.5 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (67.3 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 98.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.5 in | 172.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 68.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 98.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,645 lb | 3,083 lb | 439 lb |
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