Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Nissan Sentra
- Length174.6 in – 174.7 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,564 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.9 in shorter (174.6 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 127 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,611 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 127 lb heavier (2,485 lb vs 2,611 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.9 in shorter (174.6 in vs 177.5 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 177.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,485 lb | 2,611 lb | 127 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 174.7 in).
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