Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen GTI
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in – 103.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,053 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 74 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 11.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 165.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 74 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 165.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 70.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 101.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 3,074 lb | 74 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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