Honda Civic Type R vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Nissan Sentra
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,121 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 57 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 57 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 182.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,121 lb | 3,065 lb | 57 lb |
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