Subaru WRX vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Toyota Corolla
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 2.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 183.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.8 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 444 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 2,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.8 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 444 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 2,863 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 2.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 183.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 183.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 6.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 2,863 lb | 444 lb |
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