Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Avalon
- Length188.9 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase107.4 in
- Curb weight3,253 lb – 3,458 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 8.3 in shorter (188.9 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 190 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,545 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 190 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 3,545 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 8.3 in shorter (188.9 in vs 197.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.9 in | 197.2 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 111.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,356 lb | 3,545 lb | 190 lb |
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