Volkswagen Golf vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Nissan Sentra
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.1 in shorter (167.6 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 102 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Golf has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.1 in shorter (167.6 in vs 182.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 102 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 15.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 182.7 in | 15.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 3,065 lb | 102 lb |
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