Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length175.6 in – 182.1 in
  • Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,974 lb – 3,131 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Nissan Sentra width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (178.8 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 12 lb heavier (3,053 lb vs 3,065 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.8 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (178.8 in vs 182.7 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaNissan SentraDifference
Length178.8 in182.7 in3.8 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in1.5 in
Height58.1 in57.0 in1.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in106.8 in1.7 in
Ground clearance5.1 in4.8 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,053 lb3,065 lb12 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 182.1 in).

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