Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 25 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,019 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 59.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 25 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,019 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.9 in shorter (180.8 in vs 179.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 179.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 59.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,019 lb | 25 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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