Acura TL vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Hyundai Sonata
- Length189.3 in – 189.8 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,623 lb – 3,674 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Hyundai Sonata width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 293 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,356 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 293 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,356 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 107.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 188.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 107.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,356 lb | 293 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.3 in – 189.8 in).
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