Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Avalon
- Length189.8 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,161 lb – 3,452 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 7.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 288 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,594 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 288 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 3,594 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 7.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 197.6 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 197.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,307 lb | 3,594 lb | 288 lb |
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