Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
  • Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
  • Nissan Sentra width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 59.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 7.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 57 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,019 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 7.3 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 59.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 57 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,019 lb)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaNissan SentraDifference
Length177.1 in179.9 in2.9 in
Width69.6 in70.5 in0.9 in
Height57.9 in59.3 in1.4 in
Wheelbase103.7 in105.7 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.0 in7.3 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,076 lb3,019 lb57 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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