Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Nissan Sentra
- Length184.0 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.7 in
- Curb weight2,877 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in shorter (184.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 83 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,060 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 83 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,060 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in shorter (184.0 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.0 in | 182.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 106.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,977 lb | 3,060 lb | 83 lb |
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