Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Prius
- Length182.1 in – 183.6 in
- Height58.9 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 6.5 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,076 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 144 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 144 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (59.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 180.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 58.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,971 lb | 3,115 lb | 144 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 183.6 in).
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