Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Hyundai Elantra

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

Side view
  • Length172.2 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.2 in
  • Curb weight2,730 lb – 2,835 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.1 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.9 in shorter (172.2 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.6 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 102.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 148 lb heavier (2,783 lb vs 2,635 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 148 lb heavier (2,783 lb vs 2,635 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (99.2 in vs 102.7 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.9 in shorter (172.2 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.6 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaHyundai ElantraDifference
Length172.2 in177.1 in4.9 in
Width67.1 in67.7 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in56.1 in0.6 in
Wheelbase99.2 in102.7 in3.5 in
Curb weight2,783 lb2,635 lb148 lb

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