Volkswagen Golf vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Nissan Sentra
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.9 in shorter (165.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 199 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.9 in shorter (165.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 199 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 182.3 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 2,837 lb | 199 lb |
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