Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Subaru WRX
- Length179.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,767 lb – 3,042 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 511 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 511 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.9 in shorter (179.9 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 183.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 3,416 lb | 511 lb |
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