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Hyundai Elantra Touring Specs

Since 2009 the Elantra Touring has kept the same length and gained 143 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2009–2012 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, the latest model year on record, is 176.4″ long, 69.7″ wide and 59.8″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,080 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Hyundai Elantra Touring generation, measured

FIG.01·Hyundai Elantra Touring dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2009–2012176.4″69.7″59.8″106.3″2,937 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Elantra Touring year by year

FIG.02·Hyundai Elantra Touring dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2012176.4″69.7″106.3″3,080 lb1
2011176.4″69.7″106.3″3,009 lb2
2010176.4″69.7″106.3″3,009 lb2
2009176.4″69.7″106.3″2,937 lb1
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Elantra Touring on the used market

In 54 Elantra Touring listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2009–2012 car is the most common: 54 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $4,287.

FIG.05·Hyundai Elantra Touring generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2009–201254100%$4,287131,294 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Elantra Touring fit

FIG.02·Hyundai Elantra Touring — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Hyundai Elantra Touring against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 918 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width69.7″70.9″−1.2″
Wheelbase106.3″104.3″+2.0″
Curb weight3,080 lb3,307 lb−227 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Elantra Touring against its rivals

FIG.04·Hyundai Elantra Touring against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Hyundai Elantra Touring (this car)2012176.4″69.7″3,080 lb
Dodge Caliber2012173.6″68.9″2,965 lb
Infiniti EX352013182.3″70.9″4,032 lb
Volvo V502011177.6″69.7″3,117 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Elantra Touring bigger than the 2011?

About the same length: the 2012 model is the same length and 71 lb heavier.

Which is bigger, the Elantra Touring or the Dodge Caliber?

The 2012 Dodge Caliber is 2.8″ shorter and 115 lb lighter than the 2012 Elantra Touring.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 Elantra Touring model years, 2009 to 2012. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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