Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.3 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,106 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Nissan Sentra width67.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.2 in shorter (172.3 in vs 177.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 99.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 384 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,611 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 384 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,611 lb)
  2. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.2 in shorter (172.3 in vs 177.5 in)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.5 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 99.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaNissan SentraDifference
Length172.3 in177.5 in5.2 in
Width68.3 in67.3 in1.0 in
Height56.9 in55.5 in1.4 in
Wheelbase98.9 in99.8 in0.9 in
Curb weight2,995 lb2,611 lb384 lb

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