Spec Sizes

Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in – 70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.6 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 307 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,076 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 307 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,076 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.9 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.3 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
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length178.3 in177.1 in1.3 in
Width69.9 in69.6 in0.3 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in1.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance5.3 in6.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight2,769 lb3,076 lb307 lb

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