Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2026 Nissan Sentra really have?

The 2026 Nissan Sentra measures 183.5 in long, 71.7 in wide, 57.1 in tall, on a 106.3 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 4,087 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Nissan Sentra curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2026):

The Nissan Sentra measures 183.5 in long, 71.7 in wide and 57.1 in tall, on a 106.3 in wheelbase, weighing about 4,087 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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Nissan Sentra Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2026	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	183.5 in	71.7 in	57.1 in	106.3 in	4,087 lbs
2025	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	71.7 in	57.1 in	106.7 in	3,053 lbs
2024	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	71.7 in	57.1 in	106.7 in	3,053 lbs
2023	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	71.7 in	57.1 in	106.7 in	3,053 lbs
2022	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	71.7 in	57.1 in	106.7 in	3,053 lbs
2021	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	71.7 in	57.1 in	106.7 in	3,053 lbs
2020	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	71.7 in	57.1 in	106.7 in	3,053 lbs
2019	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.3 in	69.3 in	59.1 in	106.3 in	2,899 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2	SENTRA TURBO 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	69.3 in	59.1 in	106.3 in	3,020 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.3 in	69.3 in	59.1 in	106.3 in	2,866 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2	SENTRA TURBO 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	69.3 in	59.1 in	106.3 in	3,020 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.3 in	69.3 in	59.1 in	106.3 in	2,866 lbs
2016	SENTRA 4DR SEDAN	182.3 in	69.3 in	59.1 in	106.3 in	2,879 lbs
2015	SENTRA S/SV/SR/SL 4DR SEDAN	182.3 in	69.3 in	59.1 in	106.3 in	2,851 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Nissan Sentra data analysis

How Nissan Sentra overall length varies

Across 14 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Nissan Sentra, overall length runs from 182 inches to 183 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2026 Nissan Sentra (SENTRA 4DR SEDAN) at 183 inches, and the weakest to the 2019 car (SENTRA 4DR SEDAN) at 182 inches — a spread of 1%. The narrow spread means any year of the Nissan Sentra in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 Nissan Sentra is 183 inches, against 183 inches for the 2025 car — it rose by 0.8 inches. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.

How to read this Nissan Sentra data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Nissan Sentra record we hold for this measurement — 14 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Nissan Sentra numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Nissan Sentra entries here cover the variants SENTRA 4DR SEDAN, SENTRA TURBO 4DR SEDAN and SENTRA S/SV/SR/SL 4DR SEDAN. 2018 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Nissan Sentra figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Nissan Sentra record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Nissan Sentra fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

71.7 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 24.3 in of total clearance, so roughly 12 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

59.1 in tall — 24.9 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

183.5 in long leaves 32.5 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 36.3 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2026 Nissan Sentra is 1 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (106.3 in) accounts for about 58% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Nissan Sentra curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sentra Dimensions

How long is the Nissan Sentra?

The Nissan Sentra is 183.465 inches long, 71.6535 inches wide and 57.0866 inches tall. That is roughly 15.3 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Nissan Sentra fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 183.465 in long and 71.6535 in wide, the Nissan Sentra fits with 57 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Nissan Sentra weigh?

Curb weight for the Nissan Sentra is about 4,087 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.