Ford Focus vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 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 width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 3.9 in shorter (173.1 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.8 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Focus is 3.9 in shorter (173.1 in vs 177.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.8 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 102.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.1 in | 177.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,634 lb | 2,635 lb | 1 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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