Spec Sizes

Hyundai Elantra vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Acura ILX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.9 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,767 lb – 3,042 lb
Front / width
  • 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: Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 211 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,115 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 211 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,115 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
  3. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in shorter (179.9 in vs 181.9 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
  • More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.1 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraAcura ILXDifference
Length179.9 in181.9 in2.0 in
Width70.9 in70.6 in0.3 in
Height56.5 in55.6 in0.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance5.4 in5.3 in0.1 in
Curb weight2,905 lb3,115 lb211 lb

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