Nissan Sentra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,832 lb – 2,862 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in shorter (182.3 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 136 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 136 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in shorter (182.3 in vs 182.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 182.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,847 lb | 2,983 lb | 136 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 182.5 in).
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