Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Golf
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 378 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 378 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 165.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 165.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 3,147 lb | 378 lb |
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