Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Hyundai Elantra
- Length172.4 in
- Height49.8 in – 50.5 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Curb weight2,754 lb – 3,270 lb
- Width68.3 in – 68.5 in
- Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.2 in shorter (172.4 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.5 in narrower (68.4 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 6.7 in taller (50.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 375 lb heavier (3,012 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 375 lb heavier (3,012 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 6.7 in taller (50.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.5 in narrower (68.4 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.2 in shorter (172.4 in vs 174.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.4 in | 174.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 68.4 in | 66.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 50.1 in | 56.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 100.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,012 lb | 2,637 lb | 375 lb |
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