Nissan Sentra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Subaru Impreza
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 2,851 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 163 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 163 lb heavier (2,837 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 177.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 68.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,837 lb | 2,999 lb | 163 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 182.5 in).
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