Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Nissan Sentra
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 112 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 112 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 177.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 55.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 177.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 67.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 99.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 2,637 lb | 112 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.