Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Prius
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,862 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.3 in shorter (179.9 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 68.7 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: Toyota Prius is 72 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.3 in shorter (179.9 in vs 175.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 72 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 3,042 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 4.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 175.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 68.7 in | 1.8 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 | 2,970 lb | 3,042 lb | 72 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).
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