Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length183.1 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.7 in
  • Curb weight2,840 lb – 2,885 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.3 in shorter (183.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 189 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,051 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 189 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,051 lb)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.3 in shorter (183.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length183.1 in178.8 in4.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in0.1 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in0.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance6.7 in5.1 in1.6 in
Curb weight2,863 lb3,051 lb189 lb

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