Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Nissan Sentra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.0 in
  • Height54.5 in
  • Wheelbase97.0 in
  • Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,445 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Nissan Sentra width67.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in shorter (174.0 in vs 177.5 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 99.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 206 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,631 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 206 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,631 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 99.8 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in shorter (174.0 in vs 177.5 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.5 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaNissan SentraDifference
Length174.0 in177.5 in3.5 in
Width66.7 in67.3 in0.6 in
Height54.5 in55.5 in1.0 in
Wheelbase97.0 in99.8 in2.8 in
Curb weight2,425 lb2,631 lb206 lb

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