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Hyundai Elantra Specs

Since 1992 the Elantra has grown 13.8″ in length and gained 322 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 7 generations · 1992–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is 185.4″ long, 71.7″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 107.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,846 lb. At 15.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Hyundai Elantra generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2021, when the new car was 4.0″ longer than the 2017–2020 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2001: 225 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Hyundai Elantra dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1992–1995171.7″66.1″54.7″98.4″2,524 lb
1996–2000174.8″66.9″56.3″100.4″2,458 lb
2001–2006177.2″67.7″56.3″102.8″2,683 lb
2007–2010177.6″70.1″58.3″104.3″—
2011–2016178.3″70.1″56.7″106.3″2,725 lb
2017–2020179.9″70.5″55.1″106.3″2,811 lb
2021–2026183.9″71.7″55.5″107.1″2,725 lb
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Elantra year by year

FIG.02·Hyundai Elantra dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026185.4″71.7″107.1″2,846 lb2
2025185.4″71.7″107.1″2,846 lb2
2024185.4″71.7″107.1″2,846 lb2
2023183.9″71.7″107.1″2,846 lb2
2022183.9″71.7″107.1″2,846 lb2
2021183.9″71.7″107.1″2,725 lb1
2020181.9″70.9″106.3″2,822 lb1
2019181.9″70.9″106.3″2,822 lb1
2018179.9″70.5″106.3″2,811 lb1
2017179.9″70.5″106.3″2,811 lb1
2016179.1″70.1″106.3″2,877 lb1
2015179.1″70.1″106.3″2,831 lb2
2014179.1″70.1″106.3″2,831 lb2
2013178.3″70.1″106.3″2,765 lb3
2012178.3″70.1″106.3″2,725 lb2
2011178.3″70.1″106.3″2,725 lb2
2010177.6″70.1″104.3″2,747 lb1
2009177.6″70.1″104.3″2,895 lb1
2008177.6″70.1″104.3″2,895 lb1
2007177.6″70.1″104.3″—1
2006177.6″68.1″102.4″2,635 lb3
2005177.6″68.1″102.4″2,767 lb3
2004178″68.1″102″2,758 lb2
2003177.2″67.7″102.8″2,683 lb1
2002177.2″67.7″102.8″2,683 lb1
2001177.2″67.7″102.8″2,683 lb1
2000175.6″66.9″100.4″2,652 lb4
1999175.6″66.9″100.4″2,652 lb4
1998174.8″66.9″100.4″2,621 lb4
1997174.8″66.9″100.4″2,458 lb2
1996174.8″66.9″100.4″2,458 lb2
1995172.8″66.5″98.4″2,474 lb1
1994171.7″66.1″98.4″2,474 lb1
1993171.7″66.1″98.4″2,524 lb1
1992171.7″66.1″98.4″2,524 lb1
ROWS 35·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Elantra on the used market

In 2,823 Elantra listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2016 car is the most common: 1,264 of them (45%), at an average asking price of $5,398. The current 2021–2026 car averages $16,222. ForCar visitors have decoded 545 Elantra VINs; the most checked model years are 2017, 2018 and 2020.

FIG.05·Hyundai Elantra generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2021–202636513%$16,22252,689 mi
2017–202079128%$8,73299,151 mi
2011–20161,26445%$5,398129,508 mi
2007–201029410%$3,497149,067 mi
2001–20061064%$2,656143,526 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Elantra fit

FIG.02·Hyundai Elantra — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.5 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.5 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,126 cars within 10″ of its length, the Elantra is lighter than 89%.

FIG.03·Hyundai Elantra against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,126 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width71.7″72.4″−0.7″
Wheelbase107.1″107.9″−0.8″
Curb weight2,846 lb3,657 lb−811 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Elantra against its rivals

Next to the Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius and Nissan Altima, the Elantra is the lightest of the four.

FIG.04·Hyundai Elantra against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Hyundai Elantra (this car)2026185.4″71.7″2,846 lb
Toyota Camry2026193.7″72.4″3,560 lb
Toyota Prius2026181.1″70.1″3,280 lb
Nissan Altima2026192.9″72.8″3,435 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 2026 Elantra bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Elantra are the same size and weight.

Which Elantra years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1996, 2001, 2007, 2011, 2017 and 2021. Model years inside each range, such as 2021–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Elantra or the Toyota Camry?

The 2026 Toyota Camry is 8.3″ longer and 714 lb heavier than the 2026 Elantra.

How much does a used Elantra cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,656 for the 2001–2006 car to $16,222 for the 2021–2026 one, across 2,823 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 35 Elantra model years, 1992 to 2026. 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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