Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length171.1 in
  • Height54.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,360 lb – 2,379 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.6 in
  • Subaru Impreza width67.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in shorter (171.1 in vs 172.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (66.6 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 99.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 416 lb heavier (2,370 lb vs 2,785 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 416 lb heavier (2,370 lb vs 2,785 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (54.5 in vs 55.5 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in narrower (66.6 in vs 67.1 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in shorter (171.1 in vs 172.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 99.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length171.1 in172.2 in1.1 in
Width66.6 in67.1 in0.5 in
Height54.5 in55.5 in1.0 in
Wheelbase99.8 in99.2 in0.6 in
Curb weight2,370 lb2,785 lb416 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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