Subaru WRX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Nissan Sentra
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Width70.7 in
- Nissan Sentra width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.8 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.8 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,060 lb | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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