Nissan Versa vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.0 in
- Height57.3 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight2,599 lb – 2,729 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 5.7 in shorter (177.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.0 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 401 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 401 lb heavier (2,664 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.0 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 5.7 in shorter (177.0 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Versa — Nissan Versa has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.0 in | 182.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 71.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 4.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,664 lb | 3,065 lb | 401 lb |
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