Spec Sizes

Subaru WRX vs Acura TLX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Acura TLX

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,294 lb – 3,371 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Acura TLX width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru WRX is 13.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 194.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru WRX is 4.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Subaru WRX is 1.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 113.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TLX is 536 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,869 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TLX is 536 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,869 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 113.0 in)
  3. Length: Subaru WRX is 13.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 194.6 in)
  4. Width: Subaru WRX is 4.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.2 in)
  5. Height: Subaru WRX is 1.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Acura TLX
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 4.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru WRXAcura TLXDifference
Length180.9 in194.6 in13.7 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in4.5 in
Height58.1 in56.4 in1.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in113.0 in8.7 in
Ground clearance4.9 in——
Curb weight3,333 lb3,869 lb536 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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