Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Hyundai Elantra
- Length182.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.2 in shorter (182.3 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 6 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,832 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.2 in shorter (182.3 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 6 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,832 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 179.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 69.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | 2,832 lb | 6 lb |
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