Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Corolla
- Length177.0 in – 177.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 97.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 210 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,425 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 210 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,425 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 97.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.5 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 3.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 174.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 54.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 97.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 2,425 lb | 210 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.0 in – 177.1 in).
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