Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 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
  • Length177.5 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,513 lb – 2,761 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Acura RSX width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 5.1 in shorter (177.5 in vs 172.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura RSX is 150 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,787 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura RSX is 150 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,787 lb)
  2. Length: Acura RSX is 5.1 in shorter (177.5 in vs 172.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 101.2 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.9 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 5.1 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 in172.4 in5.1 in
Width67.3 in67.9 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in0.6 in
Wheelbase99.8 in101.2 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,637 lb2,787 lb150 lb

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