Spec Sizes

Hyundai Accent vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Hyundai Elantra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length166.7 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase96.1 in
  • Curb weight2,240 lb – 2,280 lb
Front / width
  • Width65.7 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 7.9 in shorter (166.7 in vs 174.6 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.2 in narrower (65.7 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 394 lb heavier (2,260 lb vs 2,654 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 394 lb heavier (2,260 lb vs 2,654 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 7.9 in shorter (166.7 in vs 174.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 100.4 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.8 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.2 in narrower (65.7 in vs 66.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentHyundai ElantraDifference
Length166.7 in174.6 in7.9 in
Width65.7 in66.9 in1.2 in
Height54.9 in56.8 in1.9 in
Wheelbase96.1 in100.4 in4.3 in
Curb weight2,260 lb2,654 lb394 lb

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