Toyota Avalon vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Hyundai Sonata
- Length197.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,572 lb – 3,616 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Hyundai Sonata width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 7.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 189.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 288 lb heavier (3,594 lb vs 3,307 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 288 lb heavier (3,594 lb vs 3,307 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 7.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 189.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.6 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 189.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,594 lb | 3,307 lb | 288 lb |
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