Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Honda Insight
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 6.0 in shorter (178.3 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 43 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,726 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 6.0 in shorter (178.3 in vs 172.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 43 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,726 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 172.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 2,726 lb | 43 lb |
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