Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Hyundai Accent

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

Side view
  • Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
  • Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 167.0 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.7 in narrower (69.6 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 663 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,413 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 663 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,413 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 167.0 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.7 in narrower (69.6 in vs 66.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 10.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 2.7 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaHyundai AccentDifference
Length177.1 in167.0 in10.1 in
Width69.6 in66.9 in2.7 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in0.8 in
Wheelbase103.7 in101.2 in2.5 in
Ground clearance6.0 in5.5 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,076 lb2,413 lb663 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).

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