Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Prius
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.5 in
- Curb weight2,848 lb – 2,943 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.6 in shorter (182.3 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 150 lb heavier (2,896 lb vs 3,045 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 150 lb heavier (2,896 lb vs 3,045 lb)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.6 in shorter (182.3 in vs 178.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 178.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,896 lb | 3,045 lb | 150 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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