Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Sonata
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Hyundai Sonata width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.2 in shorter (179.7 in vs 189.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in narrower (69.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 540 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 3,307 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 540 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 3,307 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 10.2 in shorter (179.7 in vs 189.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.8 in narrower (69.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 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
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 189.8 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 72.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 3,307 lb | 540 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).
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