Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Hyundai Elantra
- Length173.4 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,165 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.1 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.7 in shorter (173.4 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.4 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 430 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 430 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 102.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.7 in shorter (173.4 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.4 in vs 67.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.4 in | 177.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 67.4 in | 67.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 102.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,065 lb | 2,635 lb | 430 lb |
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