Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Corolla
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 3.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 197 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 197 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,540 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 3.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 178.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 66.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,737 lb | 2,540 lb | 197 lb |
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