Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length172.2 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.2 in
  • Curb weight2,730 lb – 2,835 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.1 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in shorter (172.2 in vs 172.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 98.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 305 lb heavier (2,783 lb vs 3,087 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 305 lb heavier (2,783 lb vs 3,087 lb)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 68.3 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in shorter (172.2 in vs 172.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 98.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length172.2 in172.9 in0.8 in
Width67.1 in68.3 in1.2 in
Height55.5 in57.7 in2.2 in
Wheelbase99.2 in98.9 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,783 lb3,087 lb305 lb

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