Spec Sizes

Porsche 911 vs Subaru BRZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Subaru BRZ

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

Side view
  • Length176.8 in – 178.9 in
  • Height50.0 in – 51.3 in
  • Wheelbase96.5 in – 96.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.0 in
  • Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,538 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in – 74.0 in
  • Subaru BRZ width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru BRZ is 11.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru BRZ is 2.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Subaru BRZ has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 521 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 2,769 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 521 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 2,769 lb)
  2. Length: Subaru BRZ is 11.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru BRZ has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 101.2 in)
  4. Width: Subaru BRZ is 2.7 in narrower (72.6 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Subaru BRZ
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche 911Subaru BRZDifference
Length177.9 in166.7 in11.2 in
Width72.6 in69.9 in2.7 in
Height50.6 in50.6 in0.0 in
Wheelbase96.6 in101.2 in4.6 in
Ground clearance5.0 in——
Curb weight3,290 lb2,769 lb521 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.8 in – 178.9 in).

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