Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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 – 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
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 16.0 in shorter (179.9 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 540 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,431 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 540 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 2,431 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 16.0 in shorter (179.9 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 16.0 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
Length179.9 in163.9 in16.0 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 weight2,970 lb2,431 lb540 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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