Hyundai Accent vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Nissan Sentra
- Length161.5 in – 162.1 in
- Height54.9 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Curb weight2,088 lb – 2,132 lb
- Width63.8 in
- Nissan Sentra width66.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.3 in shorter (161.8 in vs 171.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.8 in narrower (63.8 in vs 66.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (54.9 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 260 lb heavier (2,110 lb vs 2,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 260 lb heavier (2,110 lb vs 2,370 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.3 in shorter (161.8 in vs 171.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 99.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.8 in narrower (63.8 in vs 66.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.4 in taller (54.9 in vs 54.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.8 in | 171.1 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 63.8 in | 66.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 54.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 99.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,110 lb | 2,370 lb | 260 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 161.5 in – 162.1 in).
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