Volkswagen Beetle vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Hyundai Elantra
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,089 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 9.9 in shorter (168.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.0 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 245 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 245 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,769 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 9.9 in shorter (168.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.0 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 178.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 2,769 lb | 245 lb |
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