Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Subaru Impreza
- Length177.0 in – 177.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.7 in shorter (177.1 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 430 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 3,065 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 430 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 3,065 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 99.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.7 in shorter (177.1 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 173.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 67.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 99.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 3,065 lb | 430 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.0 in – 177.1 in).
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