Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Impreza
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.5 in shorter (179.3 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 209 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,025 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 209 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,025 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 99.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.5 in shorter (179.3 in vs 175.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 175.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 67.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 99.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 3,025 lb | 209 lb |
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