Kia Soul vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Hyundai Elantra
- Length161.6 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,560 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 15.8 in shorter (161.6 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 129 lb heavier (2,680 lb vs 2,809 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Soul is 15.8 in shorter (161.6 in vs 177.4 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 129 lb heavier (2,680 lb vs 2,809 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 15.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 177.4 in | 15.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 58.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 104.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,680 lb | 2,809 lb | 129 lb |
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