Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Corolla

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

Side view
  • Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
  • Height58.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight2,822 lb – 2,851 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Toyota Corolla width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.7 in shorter (182.3 in vs 179.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 70 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,767 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 70 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,767 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.7 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.7 in shorter (182.3 in vs 179.7 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan SentraNissan Sentra is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota CorollaBased on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraToyota CorollaDifference
Length182.3 in179.7 in2.7 in
Width69.3 in69.4 in0.1 in
Height58.9 in57.7 in1.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in3.9 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight2,837 lb2,767 lb70 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 182.5 in).

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