Nissan Sentra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Subaru Impreza
- 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
- 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
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 177 lb heavier (2,970 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in narrower (70.5 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (59.3 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 177.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 177.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 68.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 58.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,970 lb | 3,147 lb | 177 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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