Subaru WRX vs Subaru BRZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Subaru BRZ
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru BRZ width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 14.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 7.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 50.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru WRX is 7.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 50.6 in)
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 14.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 14.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Subaru BRZ
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Subaru BRZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 166.7 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 50.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,771 lb | — |
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