Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Nissan Sentra
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,064 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 97 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 97 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 59.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 179.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 70.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 59.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,103 lb | 3,006 lb | 97 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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