Volkswagen Golf vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Nissan Sentra
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 65 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,970 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.5 in shorter (165.4 in vs 179.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 65 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,970 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 14.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 179.9 in | 14.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 2,970 lb | 65 lb |
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