Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Hyundai Elantra
- Length179.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 53.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight3,274 lb – 3,472 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 4.6 in taller (53.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 636 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 2,737 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 636 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 2,737 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 4.6 in taller (53.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 177.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 177.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 53.6 in | 58.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 2,737 lb | 636 lb |
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