Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Corolla
- Length174.0 in – 175.2 in
- Height54.9 in – 58.8 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,560 lb – 2,714 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in shorter (174.6 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 97.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 206 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,431 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 206 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in taller (56.8 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 97.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in shorter (174.6 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 174.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 66.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 54.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 97.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,637 lb | 2,431 lb | 206 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 175.2 in).
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