Sentra vs Altima Size: How Much Bigger Is the Altima?

The Nissan Altima is 9.6″24 cm longer, 1.4″4 cm wider and 0.3″1 cm lower than the Nissan Sentra (192.9″490 cm vs 183.3″466 cm long). (Altima 2019–present vs Sentra 2026–present)

Nissan Altima (2019–present)
Nissan Sentra (2026–present)

Altima · 192.9″490 cm56.8″144 cm Nissan Sentra (2026–present)

Sentra · 183.3″466 cm57.1″145 cmAltima +9.6″24 cm longer

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+9.6″24 cm

longer

Length · Altima

+0.3″1 cm

taller

Height · Sentra

+4.7″12 cm

longer

Wheelbase · Altima

Dimensions	Altima	Sentra	Difference
Length	192.9″490 cm	183.3″466 cm	Sentra 9.6″24 cm shorter
Width	72.9″185 cm	71.5″182 cm	Sentra 1.4″4 cm narrower
Height	56.8″144 cm	57.1″145 cm	Sentra 0.3″1 cm taller
Wheelbase	111.2″282 cm	106.5″271 cm	Sentra 4.7″12 cm shorter
Cargo space	15.4 cu ft436 L	14.3 cu ft405 L	Sentra 1.1 cu ft31 L less
Starting price	$27,790$27,790	$22,890$22,890	Sentra $4,900$4,900 cheaper
Horsepower (max)	188 hp188 hp	149 hp149 hp	Sentra 39 hp39 hp less

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Nissan Altima

Yes, it fits

47.1″120 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

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the Altima or the Sentra?: The Sentra: it's 9.6″24 cm shorter and 1.4″4 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the Altima fits comfortably and the Sentra fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The Altima: 15.4 cu ft436 L vs 14.3 cu ft405 L behind the rear seats.

Sentra vs Altima Size: How Much Bigger Is the Altima?

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