Subaru Impreza vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Acura RSX
- Length174.0 in – 180.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RSX is 4.8 in shorter (177.3 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 245 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 245 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 101.2 in)
- Length: Acura RSX is 4.8 in shorter (177.3 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.3 in | 172.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 67.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 54.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 101.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,032 lb | 2,787 lb | 245 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 180.5 in).
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Overlapping model years with dimension data.
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