Spec Sizes

Acura RSX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length172.2 in
  • Height55.1 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,694 lb – 2,767 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Nissan Sentra width67.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 5.3 in shorter (172.2 in vs 177.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 99.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RSX is 86 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,645 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RSX is 86 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,645 lb)
  2. Length: Acura RSX is 5.3 in shorter (172.2 in vs 177.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 99.8 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.3 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 55.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXNissan SentraDifference
Length172.2 in177.5 in5.3 in
Width67.9 in67.3 in0.6 in
Height55.1 in55.5 in0.4 in
Wheelbase101.2 in99.8 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,731 lb2,645 lb86 lb

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

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