Volkswagen GTI vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Subaru WRX
- Length168.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight2,972 lb – 3,031 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 12.9 in shorter (168.0 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 309 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 309 lb heavier (3,002 lb vs 3,310 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 12.9 in shorter (168.0 in vs 180.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.0 in | 180.9 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 104.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,002 lb | 3,310 lb | 309 lb |
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