Subaru Impreza vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Nissan Versa

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

Side view
  • Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in – 103.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,053 lb – 3,241 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
  • Nissan Versa width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 172.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Versa is 2.9 in narrower (69.6 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 60.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 510 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,637 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 510 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,637 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Versa is 2.9 in narrower (69.6 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Versa is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 60.4 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Versa is 4.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 172.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 102.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan VersaNissan Versa is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Nissan Versa
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan VersaNissan Versa is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan VersaBased on length × width (Nissan Versa)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaNissan VersaDifference
Length177.1 in172.6 in4.5 in
Width69.6 in66.7 in2.9 in
Height58.1 in60.4 in2.3 in
Wheelbase103.2 in102.4 in0.8 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight3,147 lb2,637 lb510 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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