Mazda Mazda3 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,868 lb – 3,005 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 34 lb heavier (2,937 lb vs 2,970 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 59.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 34 lb heavier (2,937 lb vs 2,970 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 179.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 179.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 59.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,937 lb | 2,970 lb | 34 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.4 in – 180.9 in).
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