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Nissan Sentra Specs

Since 1985 the Sentra has grown 16.1″ in length and gained 2,130 lb: weight rose 109%, length only 10%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 8 generations · 1985–2027 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2027 Nissan Sentra is 183.5″ long, 71.7″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,087 lb. At 15.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan Sentra generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2001, when the new car was 7.5″ longer than the 1998–1999 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1994: 377 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2026, is 0.8″ longer than the 2020–2025 one.

FIG.01·Nissan Sentra dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1985–1993167.3″63.8″54.3″94.5″1,958 lb
1994–1997170.5″65.7″53.9″95.7″2,335 lb
1998–1999170.1″66.5″54.3″100″2,368 lb
2001–2006177.6″67.3″55.5″100″2,568 lb
2007–2012179.9″70.5″59.4″105.9″2,895 lb
2013–2019182.3″69.3″59.1″106.3″2,829 lb
2020–2025182.7″71.7″57.1″106.7″3,053 lb
2026–2027183.5″71.7″57.1″106.3″4,087 lb
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Sentra year by year

FIG.02·Nissan Sentra dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2027183.5″71.7″106.3″4,087 lb1
2026183.5″71.7″106.3″4,087 lb1
2025182.7″71.7″106.7″3,053 lb1
2024182.7″71.7″106.7″3,053 lb1
2023182.7″71.7″106.7″3,053 lb1
2022182.7″71.7″106.7″3,053 lb1
2021182.7″71.7″106.7″3,053 lb1
2020182.7″71.7″106.7″3,053 lb1
2019182.3″69.3″106.3″2,899 lb1
2018182.7″69.3″106.3″2,943 lb2
2017182.7″69.3″106.3″2,943 lb2
2016182.3″69.3″106.3″2,879 lb1
2015182.3″69.3″106.3″2,851 lb1
2014182.3″69.3″106.3″2,851 lb1
2013182.3″69.3″106.3″2,829 lb1
2012179.9″70.5″105.9″2,978 lb3
2011179.9″70.5″105.9″2,919 lb2
2010179.9″70.5″105.9″2,919 lb2
2009179.9″70.5″105.9″2,919 lb2
2008179.9″70.5″105.9″2,919 lb2
2007179.9″70.5″105.9″2,895 lb2
2006177.6″67.3″99.6″2,672 lb2
2005177.6″67.3″99.6″2,623 lb2
2004177.6″67.3″99.6″2,623 lb2
2003177.6″67.3″99.6″2,646 lb2
2002177.6″67.3″99.6″2,738 lb2
2001177.6″67.3″100″2,568 lb1
1999170.9″66.5″100″2,498 lb2
1998170.1″66.5″100″2,368 lb1
1997170.5″66.1″98″2,344 lb2
1996170.5″66.1″98″2,319 lb2
1995170.5″66.1″98″2,319 lb2
1994170.5″65.7″95.7″2,335 lb2
1993169.7″65.4″95.7″2,262 lb2
1992169.7″65.4″95.7″2,262 lb2
1991169.7″65.4″95.7″2,262 lb2
1990169.7″65″95.7″2,299 lb5
1989169.7″65″95.7″2,299 lb5
1988169.3″65″95.7″2,269 lb4
1987169.7″65″95.7″2,299 lb5
ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Sentra on the used market

In 2,837 Sentra listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2013–2019 car is the most common: 1,503 of them (53%), at an average asking price of $6,130. The current 2026–2027 car averages $20,588. ForCar visitors have decoded 294 Sentra VINs; the most checked model years are 2025, 2019 and 2024.

FIG.05·Nissan Sentra generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2026–2027151%$20,5885,304 mi
2020–202561122%$15,07751,656 mi
2013–20191,50353%$6,130113,948 mi
2007–201255420%$3,405139,196 mi
2001–20061405%$2,649159,511 mi
1994–19976<1%$3,125106,739 mi
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Sentra fit

FIG.02·Nissan Sentra — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,119 cars within 10″ of its length, the Sentra is heavier than 81%.

FIG.03·Nissan Sentra against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,119 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width71.7″72″−0.3″
Wheelbase106.3″107.1″−0.8″
Curb weight4,087 lb3,576 lb+511 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Sentra against its rivals

Next to the Honda Civic and Honda Prelude, the Sentra is the longest and the heaviest of the three.

FIG.04·Nissan Sentra against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Nissan Sentra (this car)2027183.5″71.7″4,087 lb
Honda Civic2026181.9″70.9″3,025 lb
Honda Prelude2027178.3″74″3,261 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 Sentra bigger than the 2026?

No. The 2027 and 2026 Sentra are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Sentra or the Honda Civic?

The 2026 Honda Civic is 1.6″ shorter and 1,062 lb lighter than the 2027 Sentra.

How much does a used Sentra cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,125 for the 1994–1997 car to $20,588 for the 2026–2027 one, across 2,837 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 42 Sentra model years, 1985 to 2027. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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