Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Soul
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 15.8 in shorter (177.4 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 129 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 2,680 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Soul is 15.8 in shorter (177.4 in vs 161.6 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 63.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 129 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 2,680 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 100.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 15.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 161.6 in | 15.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 63.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 100.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,809 lb | 2,680 lb | 129 lb |
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