Subaru WRX vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru WRX is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.8 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 177.3 in)
  4. Height: Subaru WRX is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is narrower by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ImprezaBased on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru WRXSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length180.9 in177.3 in3.7 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in2.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in0.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in104.1 in0.2 in
Ground clearance4.9 in5.8 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,032 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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