Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Impreza
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in – 70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (180.8 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 104 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 104 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (180.8 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 177.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,147 lb | 104 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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