Nissan Sentra vs Volkswagen Jetta: Size Comparison
The Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8″5 cm longer, 0.7″2 cm narrower and 0.6″2 cm taller than the Nissan Sentra (185.1″470 cm vs 183.3″466 cm long). (Sentra 2026–present vs Jetta 2019–present)
- Nissan Sentra (2026–present)
- Volkswagen Jetta (2019–present)
Sentra · 183.3″466 cm57.1″145 cm
Jetta · 185.1″470 cm57.7″147 cmJetta +1.8″5 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+1.8″5 cm
longer
Length · Jetta
+0.6″2 cm
taller
Height · Jetta
+0.8″2 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Sentra
| Dimensions | Sentra | Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3″466 cm | 185.1″470 cm | Jetta 1.8″5 cm longer |
| Width | 71.5″182 cm | 70.8″180 cm | Jetta 0.7″2 cm narrower |
| Height | 57.1″145 cm | 57.7″147 cm | Jetta 0.6″2 cm taller |
| Wheelbase | 106.5″271 cm | 105.7″268 cm | Jetta 0.8″2 cm shorter |
| Ground clearance | 4.8″12 cm | 5.5″14 cm | Jetta 0.7″2 cm more |
| Cargo space | 14.3 cu ft405 L | 14.1 cu ft399 L | same |
| Starting price | $22,890$22,890 | $23,995$23,995 | Jetta $1,105$1,105 more expensive |
| Horsepower (max) | 149 hp149 hp | 228 hp228 hp | Jetta 79 hp79 hp more |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Nissan Sentra
Yes, it fits
56.7″144 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Volkswagen Jetta
Yes, it fits
53.1″135 cm to spare
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Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the Sentra or the Jetta?
- The Sentra: it's 1.8″5 cm shorter.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Sentra fits comfortably and the Jetta fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
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