Hyundai Accent vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length172.6 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase101.6 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,679 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 13.9 in shorter (172.6 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.7 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 309 lb heavier (2,679 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 309 lb heavier (2,679 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 13.9 in shorter (172.6 in vs 186.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (101.6 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.7 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 13.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.6 in | 186.5 in | 13.9 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in | 105.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,679 lb | 2,988 lb | 309 lb |
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