Acura TL vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Hyundai Sonata
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,948 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Hyundai Sonata width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.6 in shorter (195.5 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.9 in narrower (74.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 431 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 431 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.6 in shorter (195.5 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.9 in narrower (74.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 188.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 72.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,824 lb | 3,393 lb | 431 lb |
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