Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Honda Civic
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.0 in shorter (177.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 36 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 2,774 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 36 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 2,774 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.0 in shorter (177.4 in vs 176.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 176.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,809 lb | 2,774 lb | 36 lb |
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