Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Corolla
- Length179.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,767 lb – 3,042 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 183.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 42 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 183.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 42 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,863 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 183.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 2,863 lb | 42 lb |
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