Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Elantra
- Length160.4 in – 163.3 in
- Height56.2 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,540 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (161.9 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 71 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (161.9 in vs 174.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 71 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.9 in | 174.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 66.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 100.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,708 lb | 2,637 lb | 71 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.4 in – 163.3 in).
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