Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,064 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 154 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 3,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 154 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 3,257 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 179.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,103 lb | 3,257 lb | 154 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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