Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Corolla
- Length177.5 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.8 in
- Curb weight2,537 lb – 2,752 lb
- Width67.3 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in shorter (177.5 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 132 lb heavier (2,645 lb vs 2,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 132 lb heavier (2,645 lb vs 2,513 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in shorter (177.5 in vs 178.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.5 in | 178.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 66.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 102.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,645 lb | 2,513 lb | 132 lb |
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