Toyota Corolla vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Nissan Sentra
- Length174.0 in
- Height54.5 in
- Wheelbase97.0 in
- Curb weight2,409 lb – 2,453 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width66.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in shorter (174.0 in vs 171.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 66.6 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 62 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 2,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 62 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 2,370 lb)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in shorter (174.0 in vs 171.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (66.7 in vs 66.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.0 in | 171.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in | 99.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,431 lb | 2,370 lb | 62 lb |
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