Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Hyundai Accent
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,837 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 168.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.8 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 445 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 2,366 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 445 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 2,366 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.5 in shorter (178.0 in vs 168.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 98.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.8 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 168.5 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 66.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 98.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,811 lb | 2,366 lb | 445 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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