Hyundai Accent vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length166.7 in
- Height54.9 in
- Wheelbase96.1 in
- Curb weight2,255 lb – 2,290 lb
- Width65.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 6.3 in shorter (166.7 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.6 in narrower (65.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.7 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 811 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 811 lb heavier (2,273 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.7 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.6 in narrower (65.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 6.3 in shorter (166.7 in vs 172.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 98.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 172.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 65.7 in | 68.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 57.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in | 98.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,273 lb | 3,083 lb | 811 lb |
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