Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Corolla

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

Side view
  • Length188.9 in
  • Height58.0 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,253 lb – 3,458 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Toyota Corolla width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.6 in shorter (188.9 in vs 178.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 5.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 816 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 2,540 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 816 lb heavier (3,356 lb vs 2,540 lb)
  2. Width: Toyota Corolla is 5.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 66.9 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.6 in shorter (188.9 in vs 178.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 102.4 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 5.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataToyota CorollaDifference
Length188.9 in178.3 in10.6 in
Width72.1 in66.9 in5.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in0.5 in
Wheelbase107.4 in102.4 in5.0 in
Curb weight3,356 lb2,540 lb816 lb

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