Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Hyundai Elantra
- Length177.5 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.8 in
- Curb weight2,548 lb – 2,674 lb
- Width67.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in shorter (177.5 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 24 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 24 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in shorter (177.5 in vs 177.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.5 in | 177.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 67.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 102.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,611 lb | 2,635 lb | 24 lb |
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