Nissan Sentra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
  • Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
  • Curb weight2,862 lb – 3,078 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in narrower (70.5 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 177 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 3,147 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 177 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 3,147 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in narrower (70.5 in vs 68.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ImprezaBased on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length179.9 in177.1 in2.9 in
Width70.5 in68.5 in2.0 in
Height59.3 in58.1 in1.2 in
Wheelbase105.7 in103.1 in2.6 in
Ground clearance7.3 in
Curb weight2,970 lb3,147 lb177 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).

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