Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra: Size Comparison
The Hyundai Elantra is 2.1″5 cm longer, 0.4″1 cm wider and 1.4″4 cm lower than the Nissan Sentra (185.4″471 cm vs 183.3″466 cm long). (Elantra 2021–present vs Sentra 2026–present)
- Hyundai Elantra (2021–present)
- Nissan Sentra (2026–present)
Elantra · 185.4″471 cm55.7″141 cm
Sentra · 183.3″466 cm57.1″145 cmElantra +2.1″5 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+2.1″5 cm
longer
Length · Elantra
+1.4″4 cm
taller
Height · Sentra
+0.6″2 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Elantra
| Dimensions | Elantra | Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4″471 cm | 183.3″466 cm | Sentra 2.1″5 cm shorter |
| Width | 71.9″183 cm | 71.5″182 cm | Sentra 0.4″1 cm narrower |
| Height | 55.7″141 cm | 57.1″145 cm | Sentra 1.4″4 cm taller |
| Wheelbase | 107.1″272 cm | 106.5″271 cm | Sentra 0.6″2 cm shorter |
| Ground clearance | 5.5″14 cm | 4.8″12 cm | Sentra 0.7″2 cm less |
| Cargo space | 14.2 cu ft402 L | 14.3 cu ft405 L | same |
| Starting price | $22,825$22,825 | $22,890$22,890 | same |
| Horsepower (max) | 286 hp286 hp | 149 hp149 hp | Sentra 137 hp137 hp less |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
Hyundai Elantra
Yes, it fits
54.6″139 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 Elantra or the Sentra?
- The Sentra: it's 2.1″5 cm shorter and 0.4″1 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the Elantra fits comfortably and the Sentra fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
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