Nissan Versa vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Subaru Impreza
- Length169.1 in – 175.4 in
- Height59.6 in – 60.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,350 lb – 2,758 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in – 70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 4.8 in shorter (172.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.9 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.1 in taller (60.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 522 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 3,076 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 522 lb heavier (2,554 lb vs 3,076 lb)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 2.9 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.1 in taller (60.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 4.8 in shorter (172.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Versa · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 177.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 57.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,554 lb | 3,076 lb | 522 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.1 in – 175.4 in).
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