Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Altima

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
  • Nissan Altima width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.5 in shorter (186.9 in vs 192.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 69 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,149 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.6 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.5 in shorter (186.9 in vs 192.4 in)
  4. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 69 lb heavier (3,218 lb vs 3,149 lb)
  5. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataNissan AltimaDifference
Length186.9 in192.4 in5.5 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in1.3 in
Height56.0 in57.6 in1.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in3.9 in
Curb weight3,218 lb3,149 lb69 lb

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