Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Nissan Sentra
- Length172.2 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in
- Curb weight2,730 lb – 2,835 lb
- Width67.1 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.3 in shorter (172.2 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 99.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 172 lb heavier (2,783 lb vs 2,611 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 172 lb heavier (2,783 lb vs 2,611 lb)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.3 in shorter (172.2 in vs 177.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 99.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.2 in | 177.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 99.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,783 lb | 2,611 lb | 172 lb |
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