Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Sonata

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Hyundai Sonata width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 188.9 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 593 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,393 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 593 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,393 lb)
  2. Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 188.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 107.4 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 72.1 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 2.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaHyundai SonataDifference
Length178.7 in188.9 in10.2 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in2.8 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in0.3 in
Wheelbase102.4 in107.4 in5.0 in
Curb weight2,800 lb3,393 lb593 lb

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