Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Elantra
- Length178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 63 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,737 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 63 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,737 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 177.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 177.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,800 lb | 2,737 lb | 63 lb |
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