Subaru WRX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.9 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 237 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,069 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 237 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,069 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.9 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.9 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,069 lb | 237 lb |
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