Acura ILX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Nissan Sentra
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 3.2 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 6.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 83 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,884 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 6.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 83 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,884 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 3.2 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 182.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 69.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,967 lb | 2,884 lb | 83 lb |
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