Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length182.2 in – 183.4 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,930 lb – 3,208 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 125 lb heavier (3,069 lb vs 2,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 125 lb heavier (3,069 lb vs 2,944 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 59.0 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)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 182.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 59.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,069 lb | 2,944 lb | 125 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.4 in).
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