Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Hyundai Elantra

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.4 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in – 67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.0 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.8 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 215 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,811 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 215 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,811 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 102.7 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.1 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.0 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ImprezaBased on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaHyundai ElantraDifference
Length175.8 in178.0 in2.2 in
Width67.6 in67.8 in0.3 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in1.5 in
Wheelbase99.4 in102.7 in3.3 in
Curb weight3,025 lb2,811 lb215 lb

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