Toyota Corolla vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Nissan Sentra
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,670 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 37 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 37 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 177.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 99.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,600 lb | 2,637 lb | 37 lb |
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