Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Elantra
- Length182.3 in – 182.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,150 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Hyundai Elantra width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in shorter (182.4 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 43 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 43 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in shorter (182.4 in vs 181.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.4 in | 181.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,030 lb | 2,988 lb | 43 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.3 in – 182.5 in).
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