Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length173.8 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.5 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in – 69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in shorter (173.8 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (67.6 in vs 68.8 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 100.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 38 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 3,063 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (67.6 in vs 68.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 38 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 3,063 lb)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in shorter (173.8 in vs 175.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 100.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.0 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
Length173.8 in175.8 in2.0 in
Width67.6 in68.8 in1.2 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in0.0 in
Wheelbase99.4 in100.2 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,025 lb3,063 lb38 lb

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