Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Hyundai Sonata

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.0 in – 194.3 in
  • Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,593 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
  • Hyundai Sonata width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.8 in shorter (192.7 in vs 189.8 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 110.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Accord is 82 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,307 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Accord is 82 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,307 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.8 in shorter (192.7 in vs 189.8 in)
  3. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 110.0 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai SonataBased on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda AccordHyundai SonataDifference
Length192.7 in189.8 in2.8 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in0.5 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in0.6 in
Wheelbase109.1 in110.0 in0.9 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight3,389 lb3,307 lb82 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.0 in – 194.3 in).

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