Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,892 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (57.6 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 439 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,645 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 439 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,645 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (172.9 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.3 in)
- 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 4.6 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
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 177.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 99.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 2,645 lb | 439 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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