Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Golf
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.1 in shorter (178.0 in vs 164.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in narrower (67.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 237 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,872 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 237 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,872 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.1 in shorter (178.0 in vs 164.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in narrower (67.8 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 164.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 68.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 98.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 2,872 lb | 237 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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