Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Hyundai Elantra
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in taller (55.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 62 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 62 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,811 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in taller (55.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 178.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 67.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 56.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 102.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 2,811 lb | 62 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).
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