Volkswagen Jetta vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Nissan Sentra
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 136 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 136 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 182.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 3,065 lb | 136 lb |
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