Nissan Altima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,463 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in shorter (191.9 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 49 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 49 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in shorter (191.9 in vs 191.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Altima — Nissan Altima has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 191.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,379 lb | 49 lb |
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