Mitsubishi Lancer vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Nissan Sentra
- Length177.6 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,646 lb – 2,734 lb
- Width66.8 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: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 46 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,645 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 46 lb heavier (2,690 lb vs 2,645 lb)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.5 in narrower (66.8 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 Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 177.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 67.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 99.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,690 lb | 2,645 lb | 46 lb |
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