{"id":258,"date":"2025-05-09T09:42:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/?p=258"},"modified":"2025-05-09T13:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:54:23","slug":"elongated-vs-round-toilet-which-is-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/09\/elongated-vs-round-toilet-which-is-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Elongated vs. Round Toilet: Which Is Best for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing between an elongated<\/strong> and a round toilet<\/strong> comes down to space, comfort, and who will be using it. Here’s a direct comparison to help you decide which type of toilet is the better fit for your bathroom.<\/p>\n

\"Elongated<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>\nElongated Toilet<\/th>\nRound Toilet<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Shape<\/td>\nOval<\/td>\nCircular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length<\/td>\n~18.5 inches<\/td>\n~16.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Width<\/td>\nSimilar<\/td>\nSimilar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comfort<\/td>\nMore comfortable for adults<\/td>\nEasier for kids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Space Needed<\/td>\nNeeds more room front-to-back<\/td>\nMore compact for small spaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aesthetics<\/td>\nModern look<\/td>\nTraditional look<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ADA Compliant<\/td>\nEasier to meet height\/space<\/td>\nLess likely unless adjusted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/td>\nSlightly more on average<\/td>\nSlightly cheaper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Installation<\/td>\nSame for both<\/td>\nSame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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When to Choose an Elongated Toilet<\/h2>\n