Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic Type R
- 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
- Width71.5 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 38 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,098 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 3.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 179.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 38 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,098 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 179.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 106.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,060 lb | 3,098 lb | 38 lb |
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