Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Corolla

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length186.9 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Toyota Corolla width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 12.9 in shorter (186.9 in vs 174.0 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 5.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.5 in taller (56.0 in vs 54.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 97.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 774 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 2,425 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 774 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 2,425 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 97.0 in)
  3. Width: Toyota Corolla is 5.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Corolla is 12.9 in shorter (186.9 in vs 174.0 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.5 in taller (56.0 in vs 54.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 5.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataToyota CorollaDifference
Length186.9 in174.0 in12.9 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in5.0 in
Height56.0 in54.5 in1.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in97.0 in9.3 in
Curb weight3,199 lb2,425 lb774 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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