Hyundai Accent vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length162.0 in – 172.0 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,480 lb – 2,546 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.2 in shorter (167.0 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (66.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 470 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 470 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.2 in shorter (167.0 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (66.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 15.2 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 | 167.0 in | 182.2 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 70.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,513 lb | 2,983 lb | 470 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 162.0 in – 172.0 in).
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