Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Hyundai Elantra
- Length165.8 in – 174.8 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in – 103.1 in
- Curb weight2,402 lb – 2,744 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 6.8 in shorter (170.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 62 lb heavier (2,573 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Civic is 6.8 in shorter (170.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 62 lb heavier (2,573 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 102.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.3 in | 177.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 102.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,573 lb | 2,635 lb | 62 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.8 in – 174.8 in).
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