Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length177.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in shorter (177.4 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.6 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 288 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,025 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 288 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,025 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.6 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.6 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in shorter (177.4 in vs 175.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length177.4 in175.8 in1.6 in
Width69.9 in67.6 in2.3 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in0.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in4.9 in
Curb weight2,737 lb3,025 lb288 lb

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