Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Altima
- Length188.9 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase107.4 in
- Curb weight3,253 lb – 3,458 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.5 in shorter (188.9 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 207 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,149 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 207 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,149 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.5 in shorter (188.9 in vs 192.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.9 in | 192.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,356 lb | 3,149 lb | 207 lb |
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