Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Elantra
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Hyundai Elantra width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.5 in shorter (167.6 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,911 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.5 in shorter (167.6 in vs 184.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 107.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 2,911 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 184.1 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 107.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 2,911 lb | 34 lb |
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