Honda Civic vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Hyundai Accent
- Length182.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 167.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 342 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,485 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 342 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,485 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.3 in shorter (182.3 in vs 167.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 15.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 167.0 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 66.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | 2,485 lb | 342 lb |
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