Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length189.8 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase110.0 in
  • Curb weight3,161 lb – 3,452 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Acura TL width74.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.2 in shorter (189.8 in vs 194.0 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.0 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 541 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,847 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 541 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,847 lb)
  2. Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.0 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.2 in shorter (189.8 in vs 194.0 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataAcura TLDifference
Length189.8 in194.0 in4.2 in
Width72.2 in74.0 in1.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in0.7 in
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in0.7 in
Ground clearance—5.9 in—
Curb weight3,307 lb3,847 lb541 lb

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