Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in shorter (179.3 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 252 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 252 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 59.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in shorter (179.3 in vs 179.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 179.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 59.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,258 lb | 3,006 lb | 252 lb |
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