Spec Sizes

Subaru WRX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Volkswagen Jetta

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
  • Curb weight3,294 lb – 3,371 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru WRX is 4.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 185.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru WRX is 0.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 403 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 2,930 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 403 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 2,930 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.6 in)
  3. Length: Subaru WRX is 4.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 185.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  5. Height: Subaru WRX is 0.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru WRXVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length180.9 in185.1 in4.2 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in0.1 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in0.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in1.4 in
Ground clearance4.9 in5.6 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,333 lb2,930 lb403 lb

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