Spec Sizes

Hyundai Elantra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Ford Focus

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
  • Ford Focus width66.7 in – 67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 2.4 in shorter (177.4 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 132 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,606 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 132 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,606 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Focus is 2.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.3 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 2.4 in shorter (177.4 in vs 175.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Focus is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Ford Focus
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraFord FocusDifference
Length177.4 in175.0 in2.4 in
Width69.9 in67.3 in2.6 in
Height58.3 in58.6 in0.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in102.9 in1.4 in
Curb weight2,737 lb2,606 lb132 lb

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