Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Elantra
- Length183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,840 lb – 2,885 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.2 in shorter (183.1 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 42 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.2 in shorter (183.1 in vs 179.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 42 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,905 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.1 in | 179.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | 2,905 lb | 42 lb |
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