Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Corolla
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 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 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 179.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 2,767 lb | 2 lb |
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