Ford Focus vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Hyundai Elantra
- Length168.1 in – 178.2 in
- Height53.9 in – 56.3 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight2,551 lb – 2,717 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 1.5 in shorter (173.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.7 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 20 lb heavier (2,634 lb vs 2,654 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.7 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 1.5 in shorter (173.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 20 lb heavier (2,634 lb vs 2,654 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.1 in | 174.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 66.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 100.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,634 lb | 2,654 lb | 20 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 168.1 in – 178.2 in).
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