Toyota Corolla vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Nissan Sentra
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.7 in shorter (179.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 70 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 70 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.7 in shorter (179.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 2.7 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 footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 182.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,837 lb | 70 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).
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