Elantra vs Sonata Size: How Much Bigger Is the Sonata?

The Hyundai Sonata is 7.5″19 cm longer, 1.3″3 cm wider and 1.2″3 cm taller than the Hyundai Elantra (192.9″490 cm vs 185.4″471 cm long). (Elantra 2021–present vs Sonata 2020–present)

Hyundai Elantra (2021–present)
Hyundai Sonata (2020–present)

Elantra · 185.4″471 cm55.7″141 cm Hyundai Sonata (2020–present)

Sonata · 192.9″490 cm56.9″145 cmSonata +7.5″19 cm longer

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+7.5″19 cm

longer

Length · Sonata

+1.2″3 cm

taller

Height · Sonata

+4.7″12 cm

longer

Wheelbase · Sonata

Dimensions	Elantra	Sonata	Difference
Length	185.4″471 cm	192.9″490 cm	Sonata 7.5″19 cm longer
Width	71.9″183 cm	73.2″186 cm	Sonata 1.3″3 cm wider
Height	55.7″141 cm	56.9″145 cm	Sonata 1.2″3 cm taller
Wheelbase	107.1″272 cm	111.8″284 cm	Sonata 4.7″12 cm longer
Ground clearance	5.5″14 cm	5.3″13 cm	same
Cargo space	14.2 cu ft402 L	16.0 cu ft453 L	Sonata 1.8 cu ft51 L more
Starting price	$22,825$22,825	$27,600$27,600	Sonata $4,775$4,775 more expensive
Horsepower (max)	286 hp286 hp	290 hp290 hp	Sonata 4 hp4 hp more

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Hyundai Elantra

Yes, it fits

54.6″139 cm to spare

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Hyundai Sonata

Yes, it fits

46.7″119 cm to spare

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the Elantra or the Sonata?: The Elantra: it's 7.5″19 cm shorter and 1.3″3 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the Elantra fits comfortably and the Sonata fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The Sonata: 16.0 cu ft453 L vs 14.2 cu ft402 L behind the rear seats.

Elantra vs Sonata Size: How Much Bigger Is the Sonata?

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