Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length185.1 in
  • Height57.4 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 6.3 in shorter (185.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 124 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,053 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 124 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,053 lb)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 6.3 in shorter (185.1 in vs 178.8 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length185.1 in178.8 in6.3 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in0.8 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in0.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.6 in5.1 in0.5 in
Curb weight2,929 lb3,053 lb124 lb

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