Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 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 width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 122 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 122 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,513 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (67.7 in vs 66.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 178.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 178.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 102.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 2,513 lb | 122 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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