Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Subaru WRX

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 WRX width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru WRX is 4.2 in shorter (185.1 in vs 180.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru WRX is 0.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 404 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,333 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 404 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,333 lb)
  3. Length: Subaru WRX is 4.2 in shorter (185.1 in vs 180.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
  5. Height: Subaru WRX is 0.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Subaru WRX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaSubaru WRXDifference
Length185.1 in180.9 in4.2 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in0.1 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in0.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in1.4 in
Ground clearance5.6 in4.9 in0.7 in
Curb weight2,929 lb3,333 lb404 lb

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