Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Soul
- Length178.3 in – 178.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 16.3 in shorter (178.5 in vs 162.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 6.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 73 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,697 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Soul is 6.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 63.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 16.3 in shorter (178.5 in vs 162.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 73 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 2,697 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 16.3 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
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.5 in | 162.2 in | 16.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 63.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 2,697 lb | 73 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.3 in – 178.7 in).
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