Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model 3 · Hyundai Elantra
- Length184.8 in
- Height56.4 in – 56.8 in
- Wheelbase113.2 in
- Curb weight3,552 lb – 4,100 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Hyundai Elantra width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in shorter (184.8 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 0.9 in taller (56.6 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 882 lb heavier (3,826 lb vs 2,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 882 lb heavier (3,826 lb vs 2,944 lb)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 107.1 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 0.9 in taller (56.6 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 in shorter (184.8 in vs 184.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model 3 · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 184.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 55.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 107.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,826 lb | 2,944 lb | 882 lb |
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