Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Golf
- Length174.0 in – 175.2 in
- Height54.9 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,626 lb – 2,681 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.3 in shorter (174.6 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 202 lb heavier (2,654 lb vs 2,856 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 202 lb heavier (2,654 lb vs 2,856 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.3 in shorter (174.6 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.4 in narrower (66.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 163.3 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 98.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,654 lb | 2,856 lb | 202 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 175.2 in).
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