Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.3 in – 182.7 in
- Height54.9 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,762 lb – 3,010 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 85 lb heavier (2,886 lb vs 2,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 59.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 85 lb heavier (2,886 lb vs 2,971 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.8 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 182.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 69.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 59.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,886 lb | 2,971 lb | 85 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 182.7 in).
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