Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Golf
- Length181.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.3 in shorter (181.9 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 20 lb heavier (2,943 lb vs 2,963 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 14.3 in shorter (181.9 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 20 lb heavier (2,943 lb vs 2,963 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 14.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 167.6 in | 14.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,943 lb | 2,963 lb | 20 lb |
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