Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Soul
- Length178.7 in – 179.1 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 15.9 in shorter (178.9 in vs 163.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 6.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 35 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,797 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Soul is 6.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 63.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.9 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 15.9 in shorter (178.9 in vs 163.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.0 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 | 178.9 in | 163.0 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 63.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 2,797 lb | 35 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 179.1 in).
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