Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length172.3 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,106 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Subaru Impreza width67.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in shorter (172.3 in vs 172.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 99.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 213 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,783 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 213 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,783 lb)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 55.5 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 99.2 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in shorter (172.3 in vs 172.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length172.3 in172.2 in0.1 in
Width68.3 in67.1 in1.2 in
Height56.9 in55.5 in1.4 in
Wheelbase98.9 in99.2 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,995 lb2,783 lb213 lb

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