Toyota Avalon vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Hyundai Sonata
- Length197.2 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,610 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Hyundai Sonata width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 8.3 in shorter (197.2 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 157 lb heavier (3,550 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 157 lb heavier (3,550 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 8.3 in shorter (197.2 in vs 188.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 107.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 188.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 107.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,550 lb | 3,393 lb | 157 lb |
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