Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Prius
- 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 Prius width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 74 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,932 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 74 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 2,932 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 175.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 67.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,006 lb | 2,932 lb | 74 lb |
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