Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Toyota Corolla
- Length189.8 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,161 lb – 3,452 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.2 in shorter (189.8 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 540 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 2,767 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 540 lb heavier (3,307 lb vs 2,767 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.2 in shorter (189.8 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 179.7 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 102.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,307 lb | 2,767 lb | 540 lb |
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