Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Nissan Sentra
- Length175.4 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase100.8 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,120 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.1 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.7 in taller (51.8 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 417 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 2,611 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 417 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 2,611 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.7 in taller (51.8 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.1 in shorter (175.4 in vs 177.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 99.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 177.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 67.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 55.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 99.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,028 lb | 2,611 lb | 417 lb |
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