Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 99.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 177.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 177.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 67.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 99.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 2,637 lb | 2 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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