Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in shorter (177.4 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 269 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 269 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in shorter (177.4 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 179.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,737 lb | 3,006 lb | 269 lb |
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