Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Hyundai Accent

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.8 in
  • Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
  • Curb weight2,853 lb – 3,115 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.9 in shorter (179.8 in vs 163.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 98.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 554 lb heavier (2,984 lb vs 2,431 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 554 lb heavier (2,984 lb vs 2,431 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.9 in shorter (179.8 in vs 163.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 98.4 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 66.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 3.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHyundai AccentDifference
Length179.8 in163.9 in15.9 in
Width70.5 in66.7 in3.8 in
Height59.3 in57.9 in1.4 in
Wheelbase105.7 in98.4 in7.3 in
Ground clearance7.3 in
Curb weight2,984 lb2,431 lb554 lb

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

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