Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Prius

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 weight2,548 lb – 2,674 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Toyota Prius width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 7.9 in shorter (177.5 in vs 169.6 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 154 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,765 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 154 lb heavier (2,611 lb vs 2,765 lb)
  2. Length: Toyota Prius is 7.9 in shorter (177.5 in vs 169.6 in)
  3. Height: Toyota Prius is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 100.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraToyota PriusDifference
Length177.5 in169.6 in7.9 in
Width67.3 in66.7 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in57.6 in2.1 in
Wheelbase99.8 in100.4 in0.6 in
Curb weight2,611 lb2,765 lb154 lb

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