Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 597 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 597 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 99.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 177.5 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 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 177.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 67.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 55.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 99.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 2,637 lb | 597 lb |
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