Nissan Sentra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Volkswagen Jetta
- 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
- Width71.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 136 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,929 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 136 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,929 lb)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 185.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 185.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 105.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 5.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,065 lb | 2,929 lb | 136 lb |
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