Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Hyundai Elantra
- Length164.2 in – 175.1 in
- Height54.1 in – 54.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in – 103.2 in
- Curb weight2,339 lb – 2,612 lb
- Width67.1 in
- Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.0 in shorter (169.6 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in taller (54.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 162 lb heavier (2,476 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 162 lb heavier (2,476 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in taller (54.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.0 in shorter (169.6 in vs 174.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.6 in | 174.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 66.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 54.4 in | 56.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 100.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,476 lb | 2,637 lb | 162 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 164.2 in – 175.1 in).
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