Nissan Sentra vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Mitsubishi Lancer
- 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
- Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in shorter (179.8 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 29 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 29 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in shorter (179.8 in vs 180.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 180.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,006 lb | 2,977 lb | 29 lb |
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