Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Chevrolet Impala

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 – 3,254 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 13.1 in shorter (186.9 in vs 200.0 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 210 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,428 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 13.1 in shorter (186.9 in vs 200.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 210 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,428 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.5 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.3 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai SonataHyundai Sonata is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai SonataBased on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataChevrolet ImpalaDifference
Length186.9 in200.0 in13.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in1.3 in
Height56.0 in57.3 in1.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in4.2 in
Curb weight3,218 lb3,428 lb210 lb

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