Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight2,999 lb – 3,225 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 186.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 87 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,199 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 87 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,199 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 186.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 186.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,112 lb | 3,199 lb | 87 lb |
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