Honda Civic Type R vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Nissan Sentra width69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.4 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 4.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 146 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 2,971 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Nissan Sentra is 4.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 146 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 2,971 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.0 in)
  4. Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.4 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type RHonda Civic Type R is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan SentraNissan Sentra is narrower by 4.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan SentraBased on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RNissan SentraDifference
Length179.4 in182.8 in3.4 in
Width73.9 in69.3 in4.6 in
Height56.5 in59.0 in2.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight3,117 lb2,971 lb146 lb

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