Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length174.0 in – 180.5 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
  • Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,109 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.5 in shorter (177.3 in vs 182.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 104.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 26 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 3,058 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.5 in shorter (177.3 in vs 182.8 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.0 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.9 in)
  5. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 26 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 3,058 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 5.5 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
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length177.3 in182.8 in5.5 in
Width68.5 in70.0 in1.5 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in0.8 in
Wheelbase104.1 in104.4 in0.3 in
Ground clearance5.8 in5.1 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,032 lb3,058 lb26 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 180.5 in).

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