Hyundai Veloster vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length166.1 in – 167.3 in
  • Height55.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight2,679 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in – 71.1 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 12.2 in shorter (166.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.0 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (2,778 lb vs 3,042 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (2,778 lb vs 3,042 lb)
  3. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 12.2 in shorter (166.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.0 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 12.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai VelosterSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length166.7 in178.8 in12.2 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in0.8 in
Height55.1 in58.1 in3.0 in
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in0.8 in
Ground clearance5.6 in5.1 in0.5 in
Curb weight2,778 lb3,042 lb264 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 166.1 in – 167.3 in).

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