Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Hyundai Accent

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 weight2,548 lb – 2,674 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Hyundai Accent width65.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.8 in shorter (177.5 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 65.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 96.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 339 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,273 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 339 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,273 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.8 in shorter (177.5 in vs 166.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 96.1 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 65.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHyundai AccentDifference
Length177.5 in166.7 in10.8 in
Width67.3 in65.7 in1.6 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in0.6 in
Wheelbase99.8 in96.1 in3.7 in
Curb weight2,611 lb2,273 lb339 lb

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