Hyundai Elantra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Ford Focus
- Length177.0 in – 177.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Ford Focus width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 3.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 173.1 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Focus is 3.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 173.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.1 in)
- Width: Ford Focus is 0.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 173.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 103.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 2,634 lb | 1 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.0 in – 177.1 in).
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