Spec Sizes

Acura RSX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length172.4 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,840 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Nissan Sentra width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 10.3 in shorter (172.4 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 3.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 273 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,060 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 273 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,060 lb)
  2. Length: Acura RSX is 10.3 in shorter (172.4 in vs 182.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.8 in)
  4. Width: Acura RSX is 3.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.5 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXNissan SentraDifference
Length172.4 in182.7 in10.3 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in3.6 in
Height54.9 in57.0 in2.1 in
Wheelbase101.2 in106.8 in5.6 in
Ground clearance—4.8 in—
Curb weight2,787 lb3,060 lb273 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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