Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Impreza
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,892 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in shorter (172.9 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 18 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 18 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 99.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in shorter (172.9 in vs 173.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 173.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 99.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 3,065 lb | 18 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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