Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Hyundai Elantra

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

Side view
  • Length195.3 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,721 lb – 3,962 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.0 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Elantra is 17.0 in shorter (195.3 in vs 178.3 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Elantra is 4.1 in narrower (74.0 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.7 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 1,073 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 2,769 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 1,073 lb heavier (3,842 lb vs 2,769 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 17.0 in shorter (195.3 in vs 178.3 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.3 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Elantra is 4.1 in narrower (74.0 in vs 69.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 17.0 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 4.1 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura TL — Acura TL has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLHyundai ElantraDifference
Length195.3 in178.3 in17.0 in
Width74.0 in69.9 in4.1 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in0.7 in
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in3.0 in
Ground clearance5.8 in5.3 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,842 lb2,769 lb1,073 lb

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