Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,911 lb – 3,087 lb
- Width68.5 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 1.5 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 45 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 45 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (57.8 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 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 180.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 70.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 103.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,044 lb | 45 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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