Acura ILX vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Subaru WRX
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.5 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 344 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 3,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 344 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 3,310 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.5 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 180.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 4.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,967 lb | 3,310 lb | 344 lb |
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