Nissan Versa vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Nissan Sentra
- Length169.1 in – 176.0 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,671 lb – 2,745 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.3 in shorter (172.6 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.1 in taller (60.4 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 298 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 298 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.8 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.3 in shorter (172.6 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 1.1 in taller (60.4 in vs 59.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.6 in | 179.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 59.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,708 lb | 3,006 lb | 298 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.1 in – 176.0 in).
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