Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length173.4 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,165 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.1 in
  • Nissan Sentra width67.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.1 in shorter (173.4 in vs 177.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (67.4 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 99.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 421 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,645 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 421 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,645 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 55.5 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.1 in shorter (173.4 in vs 177.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 99.8 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.1 in narrower (67.4 in vs 67.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaNissan SentraDifference
Length173.4 in177.5 in4.1 in
Width67.4 in67.3 in0.1 in
Height57.6 in55.5 in2.1 in
Wheelbase99.4 in99.8 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,065 lb2,645 lb421 lb

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

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