Mazda Mazda3 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Nissan Sentra
- Length176.6 in – 178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight2,696 lb – 2,826 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in shorter (177.6 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 124 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 124 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 99.8 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in shorter (177.6 in vs 177.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 177.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 67.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 99.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 2,637 lb | 124 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.6 in – 178.7 in).
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