Hyundai Accent vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length166.7 in
- Height54.9 in
- Wheelbase96.1 in
- Curb weight2,280 lb – 2,290 lb
- Width65.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.1 in shorter (166.7 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (65.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.7 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 778 lb heavier (2,285 lb vs 3,063 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 778 lb heavier (2,285 lb vs 3,063 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.1 in shorter (166.7 in vs 175.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.7 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (65.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (96.1 in vs 100.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 175.8 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 65.7 in | 68.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 57.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in | 100.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,285 lb | 3,063 lb | 778 lb |
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