Nissan Sentra vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Acura TSX
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,906 lb – 3,131 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Acura TSX width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 7.4 in shorter (179.9 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in narrower (70.5 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 557 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 3,575 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 557 lb heavier (3,019 lb vs 3,575 lb)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 7.4 in shorter (179.9 in vs 187.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.9 in narrower (70.5 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Acura TSX
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 187.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 72.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,019 lb | 3,575 lb | 557 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).
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