Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Honda Civic
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,837 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 62 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 2,749 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 62 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 2,749 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.0 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 175.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 69.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 105.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,811 lb | 2,749 lb | 62 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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