Ford Mustang vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Hyundai Elantra
- Length183.2 in – 183.5 in
- Height52.5 in – 53.2 in
- Wheelbase101.3 in
- Curb weight3,070 lb – 3,780 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 6.3 in shorter (183.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 5.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 3.3 in taller (52.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 790 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 790 lb heavier (3,425 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 5.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 3.3 in taller (52.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 6.3 in shorter (183.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (101.3 in vs 102.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 5.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.3 in | 177.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 67.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 52.9 in | 56.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in | 102.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,425 lb | 2,635 lb | 790 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.2 in – 183.5 in).
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