Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Elantra
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,972 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.1 in shorter (164.9 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 237 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 2,635 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 237 lb heavier (2,872 lb vs 2,635 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.1 in shorter (164.9 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 102.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 178.0 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 102.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,872 lb | 2,635 lb | 237 lb |
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