Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Sonata
- Length174.0 in
- Height54.5 in
- Wheelbase97.0 in
- Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,445 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 12.9 in shorter (174.0 in vs 186.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 5.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.5 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 774 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 3,199 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 774 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 3,199 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 5.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 12.9 in shorter (174.0 in vs 186.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.5 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 5.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.0 in | 186.9 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 71.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 56.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in | 106.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,425 lb | 3,199 lb | 774 lb |
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