Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra: Size Comparison
The Nissan Sentra is 4.3″11 cm longer, 0.6″2 cm wider and 1.4″4 cm taller than the Honda Civic (183.3″466 cm vs 179.0″455 cm long). (Civic 2022–present vs Sentra 2026–present)
- Honda Civic (2022–present) Hatchback
- Nissan Sentra (2026–present)
Civic · 179.0″455 cm55.7″141 cm
Sentra · 183.3″466 cm57.1″145 cmSentra +4.3″11 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+4.3″11 cm
longer
Length · Sentra
+1.4″4 cm
taller
Height · Sentra
+1.2″3 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Civic
| Dimensions | Civic | Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.0″455 cm | 183.3″466 cm | Sentra 4.3″11 cm longer |
| Width | 70.9″180 cm | 71.5″182 cm | Sentra 0.6″2 cm wider |
| Height | 55.7″141 cm | 57.1″145 cm | Sentra 1.4″4 cm taller |
| Wheelbase | 107.7″274 cm | 106.5″271 cm | Sentra 1.2″3 cm shorter |
| Ground clearance | 4.8″12 cm | 4.8″12 cm | same |
| Cargo space | 24.5 cu ft694 L | 14.3 cu ft405 L | Sentra 10.2 cu ft289 L less |
| Starting price | $28,195$28,195 | $22,890$22,890 | Sentra $5,305$5,305 cheaper |
| Horsepower (max) | 315 hp315 hp | 149 hp149 hp | Sentra 166 hp166 hp less |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Honda Civic Hatchback
Yes, it fits
59.1″150 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Nissan Sentra
Yes, it fits
56.7″144 cm to spare
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Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the Civic or the Sentra?
- The Civic: it's 4.3″11 cm shorter and 0.6″2 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Civic fits comfortably and the Sentra fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The Civic: 24.5 cu ft694 L vs 14.3 cu ft405 L behind the rear seats.
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