Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Corolla
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 6 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 6 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 2,838 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 182.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 2,838 lb | 6 lb |
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