Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Hyundai Elantra
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,121 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 4.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 177 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 177 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,944 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 4.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 2.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 184.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,121 lb | 2,944 lb | 177 lb |
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