Spec Sizes

Acura RSX vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.4 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,840 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 3.4 in shorter (172.4 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.6 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.7 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 238 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,025 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 238 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,025 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.7 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.6 in)
  3. Length: Acura RSX is 3.4 in shorter (172.4 in vs 175.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 99.4 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length172.4 in175.8 in3.4 in
Width67.9 in67.6 in0.3 in
Height54.9 in57.6 in2.7 in
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in1.8 in
Curb weight2,787 lb3,025 lb238 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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