Spec Sizes

Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Nissan Sentra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.7 in
  • Height53.5 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Curb weight3,274 lb – 3,472 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Sentra width67.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.2 in shorter (179.7 in vs 177.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 4.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in taller (53.5 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 99.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 736 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 2,637 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 736 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 2,637 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Sentra is 4.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 67.3 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in taller (53.5 in vs 55.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 99.8 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.2 in shorter (179.7 in vs 177.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 4.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi EclipseNissan SentraDifference
Length179.7 in177.5 in2.2 in
Width72.2 in67.3 in4.9 in
Height53.5 in55.5 in2.0 in
Wheelbase101.4 in99.8 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,373 lb2,637 lb736 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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