Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 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 – 179.3 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
  • Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
  • Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in shorter (175.8 in vs 173.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.6 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 38 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,025 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 38 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,025 lb)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in shorter (175.8 in vs 173.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 99.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.0 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
Length175.8 in173.8 in2.0 in
Width68.8 in67.6 in1.2 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in0.0 in
Wheelbase100.2 in99.4 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,063 lb3,025 lb38 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).

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