Spec Sizes

Subaru WRX vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Nissan Sentra

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,294 lb – 3,371 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 273 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,060 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 273 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,060 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.8 in)
  3. Height: Subaru WRX is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
  4. Width: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.8 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

SpecSubaru WRXNissan SentraDifference
Length180.9 in182.7 in1.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in0.8 in
Height58.1 in57.0 in1.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.8 in2.5 in
Ground clearance4.9 in4.8 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,333 lb3,060 lb273 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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