Toyota Prius vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Nissan Sentra
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.9 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 195 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 195 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,847 lb)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.9 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 182.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 2,847 lb | 195 lb |
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