Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Nissan Sentra
- Length179.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 53.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight3,274 lb – 3,483 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.1 in shorter (179.7 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 5.6 in taller (53.6 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 373 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 373 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 5.6 in taller (53.6 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.1 in shorter (179.7 in vs 179.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 179.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 53.6 in | 59.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 105.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,006 lb | 373 lb |
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