Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Honda Civic
- Length184.1 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,868 lb – 2,954 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.8 in shorter (184.1 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 44 lb heavier (2,911 lb vs 2,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.8 in shorter (184.1 in vs 180.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 44 lb heavier (2,911 lb vs 2,867 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 180.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,911 lb | 2,867 lb | 44 lb |
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