Toyota Prius vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Nissan Sentra
- Length175.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,890 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 253 lb heavier (2,890 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 253 lb heavier (2,890 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 99.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.5 in shorter (175.0 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 177.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 55.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.8 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,890 lb | 2,637 lb | 253 lb |
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