Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Hyundai Elantra
- Length172.2 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in
- Curb weight2,730 lb – 2,840 lb
- Width67.1 in
- Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.4 in shorter (172.2 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 148 lb heavier (2,785 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 148 lb heavier (2,785 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.4 in shorter (172.2 in vs 174.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.2 in | 174.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 66.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in | 100.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,785 lb | 2,637 lb | 148 lb |
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