Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Corolla

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.5 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,519 lb – 2,743 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Toyota Corolla width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in shorter (177.5 in vs 174.0 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 97.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 206 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,425 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 206 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 2,425 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 97.0 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in shorter (177.5 in vs 174.0 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.5 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraToyota CorollaDifference
Length177.5 in174.0 in3.5 in
Width67.3 in66.7 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in54.5 in1.0 in
Wheelbase99.8 in97.0 in2.8 in
Curb weight2,631 lb2,425 lb206 lb

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