Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Hyundai Elantra

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,121 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic Type R is 2.5 in shorter (179.4 in vs 181.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Elantra is 3.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 134 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,988 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 134 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,988 lb)
  2. Width: Hyundai Elantra is 3.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  3. Length: Honda Civic Type R is 2.5 in shorter (179.4 in vs 181.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type RHonda Civic Type R is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai ElantraBased on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RHyundai ElantraDifference
Length179.4 in181.9 in2.5 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in3.0 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in0.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.4 in
Curb weight3,121 lb2,988 lb134 lb

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