Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Corolla
- Length179.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,767 lb – 2,811 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 241 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,030 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 241 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,030 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.5 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
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 182.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,789 lb | 3,030 lb | 241 lb |
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