Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Nissan Sentra
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 2.0 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 202 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,971 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 2.0 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 202 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,971 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.9 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 1.6 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 179.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 7.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 2,971 lb | 202 lb |
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