Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Avalon
- Length186.9 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota Avalon width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.0 in shorter (186.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.7 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 229 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 229 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,428 lb)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.7 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.0 in shorter (186.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.9 in | 191.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,199 lb | 3,428 lb | 229 lb |
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