Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Sonata
- Length178.3 in
- Height57.5 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,502 lb – 2,524 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 8.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 186.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 4.8 in narrower (66.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 705 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 3,218 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 705 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 3,218 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 4.8 in narrower (66.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 8.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 186.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 186.9 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 71.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,513 lb | 3,218 lb | 705 lb |
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