Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length172.3 in – 173.4 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 3,019 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Nissan Sentra width66.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in shorter (172.9 in vs 171.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in narrower (67.5 in vs 66.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 471 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 471 lb heavier (2,840 lb vs 2,370 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 99.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in narrower (67.5 in vs 66.6 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in shorter (172.9 in vs 171.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 171.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 66.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 54.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 99.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb | 2,370 lb | 471 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.4 in).
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