Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Toyota Prius
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
- Wheelbase106.8 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
- Curb weight3,036 lb – 3,084 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 55 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 55 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 180.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 106.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,060 lb | 3,115 lb | 55 lb |
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