Subaru BRZ vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Subaru WRX
- Length166.7 in – 168.0 in
- Height52.0 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,789 lb – 2,798 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 13.6 in shorter (167.3 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 6.1 in taller (52.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 513 lb heavier (2,794 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 513 lb heavier (2,794 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 6.1 in taller (52.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 13.6 in shorter (167.3 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 13.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru BRZ | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.3 in | 180.9 in | 13.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 58.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,794 lb | 3,306 lb | 513 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 166.7 in – 168.0 in).
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