The current Hyundai Elantra is 185.4″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 107.1″ wheelbase, weighing 2,846 lb. Since 1992 it has grown 8% in length and gained 13% in weight. At 15.5 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Hyundai Elantra generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1995 | 171.7″ | 66.1″ | 54.7″ | 98.4″ | 2,524 lb |
| 1996–2000 | 174.8″ | 66.9″ | 56.3″ | 100.4″ | 2,458 lb |
| 2001–2006 | 177.2″ | 67.7″ | 56.3″ | 102.8″ | 2,683 lb |
| 2007–2010 | 177.6″ | 70.1″ | 58.3″ | 104.3″ | — |
| 2011–2018 | 178.3″ | 70.1″ | 56.7″ | 106.3″ | 2,725 lb |
| 2019–2023 | 181.9″ | 70.9″ | 56.7″ | 106.3″ | 2,822 lb |
| 2024–2026 | 185.4″ | 71.7″ | 55.9″ | 107.1″ | 2,846 lb |
From 1992 to today the Elantra gained 13.8″ of length (8%) and 322 lb of weight (13%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Elantra year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 35 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 185.4″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 2025 | 185.4″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 2024 | 185.4″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 2023 | 183.9″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 2022 | 183.9″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 2021 | 183.9″ | 71.7″ | 107.1″ | 1 | |
| 2020 | 181.9″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 181.9″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 179.9″ | 70.5″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 179.9″ | 70.5″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2016 | 179.1″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 2015 | 179.1″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 2014 | 179.1″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 2013 | 178.3″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 3 | |
| 2012 | 178.3″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 2011 | 178.3″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 2010 | 177.6″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 177.6″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 177.6″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 177.6″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 177.6″ | 68.1″ | 102.4″ | 3 | |
| 2005 | 177.6″ | 68.1″ | 102.4″ | 3 | |
| 2004 | 178″ | 68.1″ | 102″ | 2 | |
| 2003 | 177.2″ | 67.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 177.2″ | 67.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 177.2″ | 67.7″ | 102.8″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 175.6″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 4 | |
| 1999 | 175.6″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 4 | |
| 1998 | 174.8″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 4 | |
| 1997 | 174.8″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 174.8″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 172.8″ | 66.5″ | 98.4″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 171.7″ | 66.1″ | 98.4″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 171.7″ | 66.1″ | 98.4″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 171.7″ | 66.1″ | 98.4″ | 1 |
Will a Elantra fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,043 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.7″ | 72.4″ | -0.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 107.1″ | 107.9″ | -0.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,846 lb | 3,640 lb | -794 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Hyundai Elantra?
185.4″ (15′ 5″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 55.9″ tall.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra weigh?
2,846 lb at the kerb, which is 13% more than the first generation we hold from 1992.
Will a Elantra fit in a garage?
At 15.5 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Elantra got bigger over the years?
Yes — 13.8″ longer and 322 lb heavier since 1992, across 7 generations. Weight grew 13%, far faster than length.