Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Nissan Sentra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.2 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,095 lb – 3,148 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Nissan Sentra width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 0.5 in shorter (182.2 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.9 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 62 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 3,060 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 62 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 3,060 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)
  4. Width: Acura ILX is 0.9 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.5 in)
  5. Length: Acura ILX is 0.5 in shorter (182.2 in vs 182.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXNissan SentraDifference
Length182.2 in182.7 in0.5 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in0.9 in
Height55.6 in57.0 in1.4 in
Wheelbase105.1 in106.8 in1.7 in
Ground clearance—4.8 in—
Curb weight3,122 lb3,060 lb62 lb

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