Mazda Mazda6 vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Hyundai Sonata
- Length186.8 in – 187.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in
- Curb weight3,091 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Hyundai Sonata width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.6 in shorter (187.3 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 80 lb heavier (3,276 lb vs 3,356 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 80 lb heavier (3,276 lb vs 3,356 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.6 in shorter (187.3 in vs 188.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda6 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.3 in | 188.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 107.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,276 lb | 3,356 lb | 80 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 187.8 in).
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