Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Impreza
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.9 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,893 lb – 3,281 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Subaru Impreza width67.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in shorter (172.9 in vs 172.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (57.7 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 305 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,783 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 305 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,783 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in shorter (172.9 in vs 172.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 99.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.8 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
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 172.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 99.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 2,783 lb | 305 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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