Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Nissan Altima
- Length189.8 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,245 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.7 in shorter (189.8 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 155 lb heavier (3,386 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 155 lb heavier (3,386 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.7 in shorter (189.8 in vs 191.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 191.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 109.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,386 lb | 3,232 lb | 155 lb |
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