Nissan Sentra vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Mazda Mazda3
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,875 lb – 3,067 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 10 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,962 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 179.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 10 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,962 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 179.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,971 lb | 2,962 lb | 10 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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