Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Prius
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,832 lb – 2,862 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.9 in shorter (182.3 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 195 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 195 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,042 lb)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.9 in shorter (182.3 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 5.9 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
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 176.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 68.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,847 lb | 3,042 lb | 195 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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