Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
  • Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.4 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
  • Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.5 in shorter (182.8 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 104.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 26 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,032 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.5 in shorter (182.8 in vs 177.3 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.5 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 26 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,032 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length182.8 in177.3 in5.5 in
Width70.0 in68.5 in1.5 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in0.8 in
Wheelbase104.4 in104.1 in0.3 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.8 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,058 lb3,032 lb26 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).

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