Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length185.4 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,072 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Acura TL width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 7.5 in shorter (185.4 in vs 192.9 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 413 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,483 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 413 lb heavier (3,071 lb vs 3,483 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 7.5 in shorter (185.4 in vs 192.9 in)
  3. Width: Acura TL is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  5. Height: Acura TL is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataAcura TLDifference
Length185.4 in192.9 in7.5 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in1.3 in
Height55.5 in56.1 in0.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,071 lb3,483 lb413 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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