Hyundai Elantra vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Ford Focus
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 164 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 164 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 4.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 175.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 2,995 lb | 164 lb |
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