Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Kia Soul
- Length181.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,844 lb – 3,131 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 16.7 in shorter (181.9 in vs 165.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Soul is 6.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 69 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 2,919 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 6.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 63.0 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 16.7 in shorter (181.9 in vs 165.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 69 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 2,919 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 16.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Kia Soul
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 165.2 in | 16.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 63.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,988 lb | 2,919 lb | 69 lb |
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