Honda Insight vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Nissan Sentra
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,747 lb – 2,762 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 10.0 in shorter (172.3 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 82 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 10.0 in shorter (172.3 in vs 182.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 82 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 10.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 182.3 in | 10.0 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,755 lb | 2,837 lb | 82 lb |
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