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Hyundai Sonata Specs

Since 1989 the Sonata has grown 9.1″ in length and gained 778 lb: weight rose 29%, length only 5%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 7 generations · 1989–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is 193.3″ long, 73.2″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 111.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,501 lb. At 16.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Hyundai Sonata generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2006, when the new car was 3.6″ longer than the 1999–2005 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1999: 266 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2020, is 1.6″ longer and 139 lb lighter than the 2015–2019 one.

FIG.01·Hyundai Sonata dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1989–1993184.3″68.9″55.5″104.3″2,723 lb
1995–1998185″69.7″55.5″106.3″2,840 lb
1999–2005185.4″71.7″71.7″106.3″3,106 lb
2006–2010189″72″58.3″107.5″3,358 lb
2011–2014189.8″72.4″57.9″110.2″3,344 lb
2015–2019191.3″73.6″58.3″110.6″3,505 lb
2020–2026192.9″73.2″57.1″111.8″3,366 lb
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Sonata year by year

FIG.02·Hyundai Sonata dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026193.3″73.2″111.8″3,501 lb4
2025193.3″73.2″111.8″3,435 lb3
2024193.3″73.2″111.8″3,435 lb3
2023192.9″73.2″111.8″3,492 lb3
2022192.9″73.2″111.8″3,492 lb3
2021192.9″73.2″111.8″3,492 lb3
2020192.9″73.2″111.8″3,366 lb1
2019191.3″73.6″110.6″3,549 lb6
2018191.3″73.6″110.6″3,534 lb5
2017191.3″73.6″110.6″3,477 lb4
2016191.3″73.6″110.6″3,477 lb4
2015190.9″73.2″110.6″3,422 lb3
2014189.8″72.4″110.2″3,400 lb3
2013189.8″72.4″110.2″3,400 lb3
2012189.8″72.4″110.2″3,344 lb3
2011189.8″72.4″110.2″3,344 lb3
2010189″72″107.5″3,393 lb2
2009189″72″107.5″3,358 lb2
2008189″72″107.5″3,358 lb2
2007189″72″107.5″3,358 lb2
2006189″72″107.5″3,358 lb2
2005187″71.7″106.3″3,236 lb2
2004187″71.7″106.3″3,236 lb2
2003187″71.7″106.3″3,236 lb2
2002187″71.7″106.3″3,236 lb2
2001185.4″71.7″106.3″3,106 lb2
2000185.4″71.7″106.3″3,106 lb2
1999185.4″71.7″106.3″3,106 lb2
1998185″69.7″106.3″2,963 lb2
1997185″69.7″106.3″2,963 lb2
1996185″69.7″106.3″2,895 lb2
1995185″69.7″106.3″2,840 lb2
1993184.3″68.9″104.3″2,888 lb1
1992184.3″68.9″104.3″2,703 lb1
1991184.3″68.9″104.3″2,703 lb1
1990184.3″68.9″104.3″2,703 lb1
1989184.3″68.9″104.3″2,723 lb1
ROWS 37·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Sonata on the used market

In 3,017 Sonata listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2014 car is the most common: 1,148 of them (38%), at an average asking price of $5,104. The current 2020–2026 car averages $17,209. ForCar visitors have decoded 388 Sonata VINs; the most checked model years are 2015, 2018 and 2016.

FIG.05·Hyundai Sonata generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2020–20262809%$17,20959,387 mi
2015–20191,05235%$7,855111,623 mi
2011–20141,14838%$5,104138,345 mi
2006–201045215%$3,258148,322 mi
1999–2005853%$3,027134,693 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Sonata fit

FIG.02·Hyundai Sonata — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.1 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Hyundai Sonata against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 987 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.2″73.6″−0.4″
Wheelbase111.8″111.8″same
Curb weight3,501 lb3,984 lb−483 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Sonata against its rivals

Next to the Chrysler 300, the Sonata is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Hyundai Sonata against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Hyundai Sonata (this car)2026193.3″73.2″3,501 lb
Chrysler 3002024198.8″75.2″4,220 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Sonata bigger than the 2025?

About the same length: the 2026 model is the same length and 66 lb heavier.

Which Sonata years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1995, 1999, 2006, 2011, 2015 and 2020. Model years inside each range, such as 2020–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Sonata or the Chrysler 300?

The 2024 Chrysler 300 is 5.5″ longer and 719 lb heavier than the 2026 Sonata.

How much does a used Sonata cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,027 for the 1999–2005 car to $17,209 for the 2020–2026 one, across 3,017 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 37 Sonata model years, 1989 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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