Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.8 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,084 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 12 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 3,053 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length182.7 in178.8 in3.8 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in1.5 in
Height57.0 in58.1 in1.1 in
Wheelbase106.8 in105.1 in1.7 in
Ground clearance4.8 in5.1 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,065 lb3,053 lb12 lb

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

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