Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 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 – 180.3 in
  • Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.5 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 32 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,044 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 32 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,044 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.0 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.5 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.0 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length177.1 in180.8 in3.8 in
Width69.6 in70.0 in0.5 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in0.3 in
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in0.7 in
Ground clearance6.0 in——
Curb weight3,076 lb3,044 lb32 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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