Subaru WRX vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Buick Regal
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Width70.7 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 9.3 in shorter (180.9 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 9.3 in shorter (180.9 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Regal — Buick Regal has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 190.2 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,780 lb | — |
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