Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
- Wheelbase106.8 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
- Curb weight3,036 lb – 3,084 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 83 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 83 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 107.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 184.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 184.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 107.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,060 lb | 2,977 lb | 83 lb |
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