Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic

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 weight2,519 lb – 2,743 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 7.3 in shorter (177.5 in vs 170.3 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 0.2 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 57 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,575 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Honda Civic is 7.3 in shorter (177.5 in vs 170.3 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.2 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 57 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,575 lb)
  4. Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.9 in)
  5. Width: Honda Civic is 0.2 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHonda CivicDifference
Length177.5 in170.3 in7.3 in
Width67.3 in67.1 in0.2 in
Height55.5 in55.9 in0.4 in
Wheelbase99.8 in102.2 in2.4 in
Curb weight2,631 lb2,575 lb57 lb

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