Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Acura RSX

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 weight3,036 lb – 3,084 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Acura RSX width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 10.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 172.4 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 3.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 54.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 273 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,787 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 273 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,787 lb)
  2. Length: Acura RSX is 10.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 172.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 101.2 in)
  4. Width: Acura RSX is 3.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 54.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Acura RSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraAcura RSXDifference
Length182.7 in172.4 in10.3 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in3.6 in
Height57.0 in54.9 in2.1 in
Wheelbase106.8 in101.2 in5.6 in
Ground clearance4.8 in——
Curb weight3,060 lb2,787 lb273 lb

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

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