Spec Sizes

Hyundai Accent vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 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 weight2,255 lb – 2,290 lb
Front / width
  • Width65.7 in
  • Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.4 in shorter (166.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.0 in narrower (65.7 in vs 67.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.2 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 102.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 363 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 2,635 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 363 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 2,635 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 102.7 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Accent is 10.4 in shorter (166.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.0 in narrower (65.7 in vs 67.7 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.2 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentHyundai ElantraDifference
Length166.7 in177.1 in10.4 in
Width65.7 in67.7 in2.0 in
Height54.9 in56.1 in1.2 in
Wheelbase96.1 in102.7 in6.6 in
Curb weight2,273 lb2,635 lb363 lb

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