Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic

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

Side view
  • Length171.1 in
  • Height54.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,360 lb – 2,379 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.6 in
  • Honda Civic width67.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (171.1 in vs 169.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (66.6 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 54.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 103.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 106 lb heavier (2,370 lb vs 2,476 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 106 lb heavier (2,370 lb vs 2,476 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 103.2 in)
  3. Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (171.1 in vs 169.6 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (66.6 in vs 67.1 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 54.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHonda CivicDifference
Length171.1 in169.6 in1.5 in
Width66.6 in67.1 in0.5 in
Height54.5 in54.4 in0.1 in
Wheelbase99.8 in103.2 in3.4 in
Curb weight2,370 lb2,476 lb106 lb

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