Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen GTI

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

Side view
  • Length173.4 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,165 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.1 in
  • Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.5 in shorter (173.4 in vs 164.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (67.4 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 98.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 119 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,947 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Volkswagen GTI is 8.5 in shorter (173.4 in vs 164.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 119 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,947 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (67.4 in vs 68.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 98.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaVolkswagen GTIDifference
Length173.4 in164.9 in8.5 in
Width67.4 in68.3 in0.9 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in0.9 in
Wheelbase99.4 in98.9 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,065 lb2,947 lb119 lb

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