Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Hyundai Elantra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.4 in
  • Height51.8 in
  • Wheelbase100.8 in
  • Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,120 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in shorter (175.4 in vs 174.6 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 5.0 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 374 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 2,654 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 374 lb heavier (3,028 lb vs 2,654 lb)
  2. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 5.0 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.8 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 66.9 in)
  4. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in shorter (175.4 in vs 174.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 100.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai ElantraBased on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)

Dimension comparison

SpecMitsubishi EclipseHyundai ElantraDifference
Length175.4 in174.6 in0.8 in
Width68.9 in66.9 in2.0 in
Height51.8 in56.8 in5.0 in
Wheelbase100.8 in100.4 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,028 lb2,654 lb374 lb

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