Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Subaru WRX

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

Side view
  • Length176.2 in – 182.7 in
  • Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,976 lb – 3,150 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Subaru WRX width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.4 in shorter (179.4 in vs 183.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 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 353 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,416 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 353 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,416 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.9 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.4 in shorter (179.4 in vs 183.8 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Subaru WRX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.9 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaSubaru WRXDifference
Length179.4 in183.8 in4.4 in
Width70.0 in71.9 in1.9 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in0.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in105.2 in0.1 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.4 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,063 lb3,416 lb353 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.2 in – 182.7 in).

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