Honda Insight vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Nissan Sentra
- Length183.6 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,987 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in shorter (183.6 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 62 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 59.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 62 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,971 lb)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in shorter (183.6 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 182.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 69.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 59.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,033 lb | 2,971 lb | 62 lb |
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