Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Insight

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 weight2,537 lb – 2,752 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Honda Insight width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Insight is 22.4 in shorter (177.5 in vs 155.1 in)
  • Width: Honda Insight is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 53.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 94.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 738 lb heavier (2,645 lb vs 1,907 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 738 lb heavier (2,645 lb vs 1,907 lb)
  2. Length: Honda Insight is 22.4 in shorter (177.5 in vs 155.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 94.5 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 53.3 in)
  5. Width: Honda Insight is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 22.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Insight
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHonda InsightDifference
Length177.5 in155.1 in22.4 in
Width67.3 in66.7 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in53.3 in2.2 in
Wheelbase99.8 in94.5 in5.3 in
Curb weight2,645 lb1,907 lb738 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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