Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 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 weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 179.4 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 133 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,063 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 133 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 3,063 lb)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.7 in shorter (185.1 in vs 179.4 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 5.7 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 in179.4 in5.7 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 weight2,930 lb3,063 lb133 lb

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