Spec Sizes

Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 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 weight3,075 lb – 3,121 lb
Front / width
  • 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 187 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 2,911 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 187 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 2,911 lb)
  2. Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.9 in)
  3. Length: Honda Civic Type R is 4.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 184.1 in)
  4. Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RHyundai ElantraDifference
Length179.4 in184.1 in4.7 in
Width73.9 in71.9 in2.0 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in0.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in0.8 in
Ground clearance—5.4 in—
Curb weight3,098 lb2,911 lb187 lb

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