Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru WRX
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 105.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 487 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 487 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in shorter (185.1 in vs 183.8 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.4 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 183.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 3,416 lb | 487 lb |
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