Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Hyundai Sonata
- Length183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,840 lb – 2,885 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 8.0 in shorter (183.1 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 542 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,404 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 542 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,404 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 8.0 in shorter (183.1 in vs 191.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.1 in | 191.1 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | 3,404 lb | 542 lb |
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