Kia Soul vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Hyundai Elantra
- Length163.0 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,884 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 16.9 in shorter (163.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Soul is 7.0 in taller (63.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 154 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Soul is 7.0 in taller (63.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 16.9 in shorter (163.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 154 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,905 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.0 in | 179.9 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 56.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 2,905 lb | 154 lb |
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