Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Corolla
- 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
- Toyota Corolla width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.1 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.6 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 206 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,800 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 206 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,800 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.6 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.1 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 178.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 102.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,006 lb | 2,800 lb | 206 lb |
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