Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Nissan Sentra
- Length174.8 in – 177.8 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,586 lb – 2,945 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.5 in shorter (176.3 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 4.3 in taller (55.0 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 241 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 241 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 4.3 in taller (55.0 in vs 59.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.5 in shorter (176.3 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.3 in | 179.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 59.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,766 lb | 3,006 lb | 241 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 177.8 in).
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