Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length172.2 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in
- Curb weight2,730 lb – 2,840 lb
- Width67.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width66.7 in – 68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.7 in shorter (172.2 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 98.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 55 lb heavier (2,785 lb vs 2,840 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 55 lb heavier (2,785 lb vs 2,840 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 98.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.7 in shorter (172.2 in vs 172.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.2 in | 172.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 98.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,785 lb | 2,840 lb | 55 lb |
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