Spec Sizes

Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 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 width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in shorter (177.4 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 366 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,103 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 366 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,103 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 68.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in shorter (177.4 in vs 177.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length177.4 in177.1 in0.3 in
Width69.9 in68.5 in1.4 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in0.2 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in1.2 in
Curb weight2,737 lb3,103 lb366 lb

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