Toyota Prius vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Nissan Sentra
- Length180.0 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,220 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 55 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,060 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 55 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,060 lb)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 182.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 71.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,115 lb | 3,060 lb | 55 lb |
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