Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen GTI
- Length175.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.4 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 10.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (67.6 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 9 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 3,034 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 10.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (67.6 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 9 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 3,034 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 165.4 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 67.6 in | 68.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 100.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,025 lb | 3,034 lb | 9 lb |
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