Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Elantra
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,670 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 35 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 35 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 102.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 178.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,600 lb | 2,635 lb | 35 lb |
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