Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 136 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 136 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,847 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 182.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 182.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 2,847 lb | 136 lb |
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