Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Elantra
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (165.6 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 378 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 378 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,769 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.7 in shorter (165.6 in vs 178.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 69.9 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 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 178.3 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 69.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,769 lb | 378 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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