Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Honda Civic
- Length174.0 in – 175.2 in
- Height54.9 in – 58.8 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,560 lb – 2,714 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Honda Civic width67.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.0 in shorter (174.6 in vs 169.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 162 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,476 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 162 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,476 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.4 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.0 in shorter (174.6 in vs 169.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 169.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 54.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,637 lb | 2,476 lb | 162 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 175.2 in).
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