Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length186.9 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Acura TL width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 192.5 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 2.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 53.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 326 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,525 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 326 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,525 lb)
  2. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 2.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 53.7 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 192.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  5. Width: Acura TL is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataAcura TLDifference
Length186.9 in192.5 in5.6 in
Width71.7 in70.6 in1.1 in
Height56.0 in53.7 in2.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,199 lb3,525 lb326 lb

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

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