Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length177.5 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,519 lb – 2,743 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.1 in shorter (177.5 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.4 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 434 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 3,065 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 434 lb heavier (2,631 lb vs 3,065 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.1 in shorter (177.5 in vs 173.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 99.4 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length177.5 in173.4 in4.1 in
Width67.3 in67.4 in0.1 in
Height55.5 in57.6 in2.1 in
Wheelbase99.8 in99.4 in0.4 in
Curb weight2,631 lb3,065 lb434 lb

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

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