Nissan Sentra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Subaru Impreza
- Length177.5 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.8 in
- Curb weight2,513 lb – 2,761 lb
- Width67.3 in
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in shorter (177.5 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.6 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 388 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,025 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 388 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,025 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in shorter (177.5 in vs 175.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.5 in | 175.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 67.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 99.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,637 lb | 3,025 lb | 388 lb |
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