Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Hyundai Elantra
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,053 lb – 3,240 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in narrower (68.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 338 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,809 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 338 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,809 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in narrower (68.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 177.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 177.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 69.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,809 lb | 338 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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