Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Corolla
- Length186.9 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 8.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 4.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 686 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 2,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 686 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 2,513 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 4.8 in narrower (71.7 in vs 66.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 8.6 in shorter (186.9 in vs 178.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in taller (56.0 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.9 in | 178.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 66.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,199 lb | 2,513 lb | 686 lb |
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