Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Acura RSX

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

Side view
  • Length177.5 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,519 lb – 2,743 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Acura RSX width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 5.3 in shorter (177.5 in vs 172.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RSX is 100 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,731 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RSX is 100 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,731 lb)
  2. Length: Acura RSX is 5.3 in shorter (177.5 in vs 172.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 101.2 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Acura RSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraAcura RSXDifference
Length177.5 in172.2 in5.3 in
Width67.3 in67.9 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in55.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase99.8 in101.2 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,631 lb2,731 lb100 lb

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

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