Hyundai Accent vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Volkswagen GTI
- Length161.5 in – 162.1 in
- Height54.9 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Curb weight2,088 lb – 2,132 lb
- Width63.8 in
- Volkswagen GTI width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 1.5 in shorter (161.8 in vs 163.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 4.5 in narrower (63.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 716 lb heavier (2,110 lb vs 2,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 716 lb heavier (2,110 lb vs 2,826 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 4.5 in narrower (63.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 98.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.8 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 1.5 in shorter (161.8 in vs 163.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.8 in | 163.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 63.8 in | 68.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 98.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,110 lb | 2,826 lb | 716 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 161.5 in – 162.1 in).
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