Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Nissan Sentra
- Length181.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,844 lb – 3,131 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in shorter (181.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 77 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 77 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.8 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 clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 182.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,988 lb | 3,065 lb | 77 lb |
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