Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Golf
- Length184.1 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,868 lb – 2,954 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.5 in shorter (184.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (2,911 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.5 in shorter (184.1 in vs 167.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 103.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (2,911 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 167.6 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,911 lb | 2,945 lb | 34 lb |
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