Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height58.5 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,550 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 563 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,103 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 563 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,103 lb)
  2. Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.5 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length178.3 in177.1 in1.3 in
Width66.9 in68.5 in1.6 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase102.4 in103.1 in0.7 in
Curb weight2,540 lb3,103 lb563 lb

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