Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Avalon
- Length191.1 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,252 lb – 3,505 lb
- Width73.4 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.2 in shorter (191.1 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 149 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 149 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.2 in shorter (191.1 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 195.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 72.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,527 lb | 149 lb |
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