Nissan Sentra vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Insight
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,862 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 7.6 in shorter (179.9 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 245 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,725 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 245 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,725 lb)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.1 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 7.6 in shorter (179.9 in vs 172.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 172.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 66.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 100.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,970 lb | 2,725 lb | 245 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).
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