Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Honda Civic
- Length177.0 in – 177.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.4 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 151 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,485 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 151 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,485 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.4 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (67.7 in vs 67.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 174.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 67.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 103.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 2,485 lb | 151 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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