Acura TSX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length183.5 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.1 in
  • Curb weight3,257 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Nissan Sentra width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.7 in shorter (183.5 in vs 179.8 in)
  • Width: Acura TSX is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 251 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,006 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 251 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,006 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.3 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.7 in shorter (183.5 in vs 179.8 in)
  5. Width: Acura TSX is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan SentraNissan Sentra is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSXAcura TSX is narrower by 1.1 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan SentraNissan Sentra has 1.3 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TSXNissan SentraDifference
Length183.5 in179.8 in3.7 in
Width69.4 in70.5 in1.1 in
Height57.3 in59.3 in2.0 in
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance6.1 in7.3 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,257 lb3,006 lb251 lb

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