Nissan Sentra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Volkswagen Jetta
- 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
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 25 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 25 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 180.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 180.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,019 lb | 3,044 lb | 25 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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