Subaru Impreza vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Hyundai Veloster

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

Side view
  • Length175.6 in – 182.1 in
  • Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,128 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in – 71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 12.2 in shorter (178.8 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,778 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,778 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.6 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 12.2 in shorter (178.8 in vs 166.7 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 3.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai VelosterHyundai Veloster is shorter by 12.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceHyundai VelosterHyundai Veloster has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai VelosterBased on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaHyundai VelosterDifference
Length178.8 in166.7 in12.2 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in0.8 in
Height58.1 in55.1 in3.0 in
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in0.8 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.6 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,042 lb2,778 lb264 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 182.1 in).

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