Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic
- Length171.1 in
- Height54.5 in
- Wheelbase99.8 in
- Curb weight2,360 lb – 2,379 lb
- 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
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 106 lb heavier (2,370 lb vs 2,476 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 103.2 in)
- 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.1 in | 169.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 66.6 in | 67.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 103.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,370 lb | 2,476 lb | 106 lb |
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