Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Nissan Sentra
- Length164.2 in – 175.1 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in – 103.2 in
- Curb weight2,339 lb – 2,612 lb
- Width67.1 in
- Nissan Sentra width66.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (169.6 in vs 171.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in taller (54.4 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 106 lb heavier (2,476 lb vs 2,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 106 lb heavier (2,476 lb vs 2,370 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 99.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (169.6 in vs 171.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in taller (54.4 in vs 54.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.6 in | 171.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 66.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 54.4 in | 54.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 99.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,476 lb | 2,370 lb | 106 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 164.2 in – 175.1 in).
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