Mitsubishi Lancer vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Nissan Sentra
- Length180.0 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,911 lb – 3,462 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (58.7 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 217 lb heavier (3,187 lb vs 2,970 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 217 lb heavier (3,187 lb vs 2,970 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (58.7 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 179.9 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 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 179.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 59.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,187 lb | 2,970 lb | 217 lb |
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