Hyundai Elantra vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Acura ILX
- Length179.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,767 lb – 2,811 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in shorter (179.9 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 326 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 326 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in shorter (179.9 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 181.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,789 lb | 3,115 lb | 326 lb |
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