Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.3 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,754 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.9 in shorter (178.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 31 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.9 in shorter (178.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 31 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,847 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.4 in | 182.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,878 lb | 2,847 lb | 31 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 179.4 in).
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