Spec Sizes

Subaru BRZ vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Subaru WRX

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

Side view
  • Length167.9 in
  • Height51.6 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,815 lb – 2,835 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Subaru WRX width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru BRZ is 15.9 in shorter (167.9 in vs 183.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru BRZ is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru WRX is 6.2 in taller (51.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 591 lb heavier (2,825 lb vs 3,416 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 591 lb heavier (2,825 lb vs 3,416 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru WRX is 6.2 in taller (51.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  3. Length: Subaru BRZ is 15.9 in shorter (167.9 in vs 183.8 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Subaru WRX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 2.0 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru BRZSubaru WRXDifference
Length167.9 in183.8 in15.9 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in2.0 in
Height51.6 in57.8 in6.2 in
Wheelbase101.4 in105.2 in3.8 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.4 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,825 lb3,416 lb591 lb

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