Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Hyundai Sonata
- Length186.8 in – 189.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,943 lb – 3,329 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.2 in shorter (188.1 in vs 186.9 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 63 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,199 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 63 lb heavier (3,136 lb vs 3,199 lb)
- Width: Honda Accord is 1.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.2 in shorter (188.1 in vs 186.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Accord — Based on length × width (Honda Accord)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 186.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,136 lb | 3,199 lb | 63 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 189.4 in).
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