Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Hyundai Elantra
- Length176.8 in
- Height51.6 in
- Wheelbase100.8 in
- Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.2 in shorter (176.8 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in narrower (68.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 4.5 in taller (51.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 468 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 468 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 4.5 in taller (51.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 102.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.1 in narrower (68.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1.2 in shorter (176.8 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.8 in | 178.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 67.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 56.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 102.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,103 lb | 2,635 lb | 468 lb |
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