Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Hyundai Elantra
- Length180.4 in
- Height53.2 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,609 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Hyundai Elantra width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 3.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in taller (53.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 513 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 2,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 513 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 2,944 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in taller (53.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 3.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Eclipse — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Eclipse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 184.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 53.2 in | 55.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 107.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,457 lb | 2,944 lb | 513 lb |
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