Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Acura RSX

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.4 in
  • Acura RSX width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 3.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 172.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 238 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,787 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 238 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,787 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.9 in)
  3. Length: Acura RSX is 3.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 172.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 101.2 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Acura RSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaAcura RSXDifference
Length175.8 in172.4 in3.4 in
Width67.6 in67.9 in0.3 in
Height57.6 in54.9 in2.7 in
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,025 lb2,787 lb238 lb

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