Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.8 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,084 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Honda Civic width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.9 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 142 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,923 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 142 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,923 lb)
  3. Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 177.9 in)
  4. Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.8 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.7 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 1.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHonda CivicDifference
Length182.7 in177.9 in4.8 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in0.7 in
Height57.0 in56.4 in0.6 in
Wheelbase106.8 in106.3 in0.5 in
Ground clearance4.8 in6.0 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,065 lb2,923 lb142 lb

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