Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Elantra N Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Hyundai Elantra N
- 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
- Width71.5 in
- Hyundai Elantra N width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra N has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra N has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra N is 126 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,186 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra N has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra N is 126 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,186 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra N
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra N — Hyundai Elantra N has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Elantra N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 184.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 107.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 5.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,060 lb | 3,186 lb | 126 lb |
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