Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (57.7 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 303 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,103 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 303 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,103 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.5 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (57.7 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 1.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length178.7 in177.1 in1.6 in
Width69.3 in68.5 in0.8 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase102.4 in103.1 in0.7 in
Curb weight2,800 lb3,103 lb303 lb

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