Toyota Avalon vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Hyundai Sonata
- Length195.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,583 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.2 in shorter (195.3 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 140 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,404 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 140 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,404 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 4.2 in shorter (195.3 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.3 in | 191.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,544 lb | 3,404 lb | 140 lb |
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