Kia Soul vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Hyundai Elantra
- Length165.2 in
- Height63.0 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,802 lb – 3,036 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 18.9 in shorter (165.2 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 7.3 in taller (63.0 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 8 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 2,911 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 7.3 in taller (63.0 in vs 55.7 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 18.9 in shorter (165.2 in vs 184.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 18.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.2 in | 184.1 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 55.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,919 lb | 2,911 lb | 8 lb |
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