Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 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 weight2,513 lb – 2,761 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.0 in shorter (177.5 in vs 168.5 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Accent is 2.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 98.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 271 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,366 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 271 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,366 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.0 in shorter (177.5 in vs 168.5 in)
  3. Height: Hyundai Accent is 2.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 98.4 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Accent is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHyundai AccentDifference
Length177.5 in168.5 in9.0 in
Width67.3 in66.7 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in2.4 in
Wheelbase99.8 in98.4 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,637 lb2,366 lb271 lb

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