Hyundai Elantra vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Acura TSX

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

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Acura TSX width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Elantra is 9.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 187.4 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Acura TSX is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 806 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,575 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 806 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,575 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 9.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 187.4 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
  4. Height: Acura TSX is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Acura TSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is narrower by 2.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai ElantraBased on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraAcura TSXDifference
Length178.3 in187.4 in9.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in2.5 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in0.1 in
Ground clearance5.3 in
Curb weight2,769 lb3,575 lb806 lb

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