Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Nissan Sentra
- Length175.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.4 in
- Nissan Sentra width67.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in shorter (175.8 in vs 177.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 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 388 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 388 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.7 in shorter (175.8 in vs 177.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 99.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 177.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 67.6 in | 67.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 99.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,025 lb | 2,637 lb | 388 lb |
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