Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Mazda Mazda6

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
  • Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.9 in shorter (189.8 in vs 193.7 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 117 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,423 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 117 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,423 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.9 in shorter (189.8 in vs 193.7 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataMazda Mazda6Difference
Length189.8 in193.7 in3.9 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in0.2 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in0.0 in
Wheelbase110.0 in109.8 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,307 lb3,423 lb117 lb

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