Acura ILX vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Hyundai Elantra
- Length181.9 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,093 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.8 in shorter (181.9 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 262 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 2,832 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 262 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 2,832 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.8 in shorter (181.9 in vs 179.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in narrower (70.6 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 179.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 69.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,093 lb | 2,832 lb | 262 lb |
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