Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Acura ILX

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.8 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,084 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 0.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.2 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.9 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 57 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 3,122 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 57 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 3,122 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.1 in)
  4. Width: Acura ILX is 0.9 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.6 in)
  5. Length: Acura ILX is 0.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Acura ILX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraAcura ILXDifference
Length182.7 in182.2 in0.5 in
Width71.5 in70.6 in0.9 in
Height57.0 in55.6 in1.4 in
Wheelbase106.8 in105.1 in1.7 in
Ground clearance4.8 in——
Curb weight3,065 lb3,122 lb57 lb

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