Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase102.7 in
  • Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,837 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.6 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 215 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 3,025 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 215 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 3,025 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 99.4 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.6 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.8 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.2 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

SpecHyundai ElantraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length178.0 in175.8 in2.2 in
Width67.8 in67.6 in0.3 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in1.5 in
Wheelbase102.7 in99.4 in3.3 in
Curb weight2,811 lb3,025 lb215 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).

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