Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 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 width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (180.8 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 207 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 207 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (180.8 in vs 182.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 182.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,837 lb | 207 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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