Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Hyundai Accent

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 13.5 in shorter (177.4 in vs 163.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 307 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,431 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 307 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 2,431 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 13.5 in shorter (177.4 in vs 163.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.4 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 3.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraHyundai AccentDifference
Length177.4 in163.9 in13.5 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in3.2 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in0.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in98.4 in5.9 in
Curb weight2,737 lb2,431 lb307 lb

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