Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model 3 · Hyundai Elantra
- Length184.8 in
- Height56.4 in – 56.8 in
- Wheelbase113.2 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 4,072 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Hyundai Elantra width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.9 in shorter (184.8 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 907 lb heavier (3,850 lb vs 2,943 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 907 lb heavier (3,850 lb vs 2,943 lb)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.9 in shorter (184.8 in vs 181.9 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model 3 · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 181.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,850 lb | 2,943 lb | 907 lb |
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