Nissan Sentra vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Hyundai Elantra
- Length179.8 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,115 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 269 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,737 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 269 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,737 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 177.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 177.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 104.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,006 lb | 2,737 lb | 269 lb |
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