Spec Sizes

Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length179.9 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,767 lb – 3,042 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in shorter (179.9 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 147 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,051 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 147 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,051 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length179.9 in178.8 in1.1 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in0.9 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in1.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance5.4 in5.1 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,905 lb3,051 lb147 lb

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