Acura ILX vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Subaru WRX
- Length181.9 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,137 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.9 in shorter (181.9 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru WRX has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 301 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 301 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.2 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 1.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.9 in shorter (181.9 in vs 183.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 183.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 71.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,115 lb | 3,416 lb | 301 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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