Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic
- Length179.8 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,115 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.5 in taller (59.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 233 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,774 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 233 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,774 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.5 in taller (59.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.0 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 176.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 55.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,006 lb | 2,774 lb | 233 lb |
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