Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Hyundai Accent

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.8 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,036 lb – 3,084 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Hyundai Accent width68.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.1 in shorter (182.7 in vs 172.6 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.1 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 101.6 in)
  • Ground clearance: Hyundai Accent has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 381 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,679 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 381 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,679 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Hyundai Accent has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.1 in shorter (182.7 in vs 172.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 101.6 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 10.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 3.4 in
  • More ground clearanceHyundai AccentHyundai Accent has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraHyundai AccentDifference
Length182.7 in172.6 in10.1 in
Width71.5 in68.1 in3.4 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in0.1 in
Wheelbase106.8 in101.6 in5.2 in
Ground clearance4.8 in5.5 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,060 lb2,679 lb381 lb

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