Hyundai Elantra vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Acura TSX

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

Side view
  • Length177.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Acura TSX width72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Elantra is 8.8 in shorter (177.4 in vs 186.2 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.5 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 663 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,400 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 663 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,400 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 8.8 in shorter (177.4 in vs 186.2 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.5 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Acura TSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai ElantraBased on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraAcura TSXDifference
Length177.4 in186.2 in8.8 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in2.6 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in1.6 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.6 in2.3 in
Ground clearance5.9 in
Curb weight2,737 lb3,400 lb663 lb

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