Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Nissan Sentra
- Length174.0 in – 175.2 in
- Height54.9 in – 58.8 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,560 lb – 2,714 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width66.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.5 in shorter (174.6 in vs 171.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 268 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 268 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,370 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 3.5 in shorter (174.6 in vs 171.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 99.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 171.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 66.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 54.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 99.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,637 lb | 2,370 lb | 268 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 175.2 in).
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