Ford Mustang vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · Hyundai Elantra
- Length188.3 in
- Height54.4 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,532 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width75.4 in
- Hyundai Elantra width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 8.4 in shorter (188.3 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 4.5 in narrower (75.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 774 lb heavier (3,679 lb vs 2,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 774 lb heavier (3,679 lb vs 2,905 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 4.5 in narrower (75.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 8.4 in shorter (188.3 in vs 179.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 4.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 179.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 70.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,679 lb | 2,905 lb | 774 lb |
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