Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Rekord E vs Subaru Impreza GJ/GP: size comparison
- Length Rekord E 13 mm0.5 in longer
- Width Impreza GJ/GP 14 mm0.6 in wider
- Height Impreza GJ/GP 45 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Rekord E is 13 mm0.5 in longer, 14 mm0.6 in narrower and 45 mm2 in lower than the Impreza GJ/GP. Its wheelbase is 23 mm0.9 in longer.
| Dimension | Rekord E | Impreza GJ/GP | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,593 mm15 ft 1 in15 ft 1 in4,593 mm | 4,580 mm15 ft 0 in15 ft 0 in4,580 mm | +13 mm+0.5 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,726 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,726 mm | 1,740 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,740 mm | −14 mm−0.6 in −0.8% |
| Height | 1,420 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,420 mm | 1,465 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,465 mm | −45 mm−2 in −3.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,668 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,668 mm | 2,645 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,645 mm | +23 mm+0.9 in +0.9% |
| Footprint | 7.93 m²85.3 sq ft85.3 sq ft7.93 m² | 7.97 m²85.8 sq ft85.8 sq ft7.97 m² | −0.04 m²−0.4 sq ft −0.5% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 460 L16.2 cu ft16.2 cu ft460 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,120 kg2,469 lb2,469 lb1,120 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Rekord E
- Single garage
- Fits 907 mm3 ft 0 in to spare in length, 637 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 407 mm1 ft 4 in to spare in length, 387 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Impreza GJ/GP
- Single garage
- Fits 920 mm3 ft 0 in to spare in length, 630 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 420 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 380 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Rekord E or the Subaru Impreza GJ/GP?
The Subaru Impreza GJ/GP is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Rekord E is 13 mm longer, 14 mm narrower and 45 mm lower than the Impreza GJ/GP. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer.
Will the Opel Rekord E and the Subaru Impreza GJ/GP fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Rekord E fits with room to open the doors (907 mm to spare in length, 637 mm each side). The Subaru Impreza GJ/GP fits with room to open the doors (920 mm to spare in length, 630 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.