Subaru WRX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Nissan Sentra
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Width70.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.4 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.4 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 6.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,896 lb | — |
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