Kia Soul vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Hyundai Accent

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

Side view
  • Length161.6 in
  • Height63.4 in
  • Wheelbase100.4 in
  • Curb weight2,560 lb – 2,800 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Soul is 2.3 in shorter (161.6 in vs 163.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Kia Soul is 5.5 in taller (63.4 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 98.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Soul is 250 lb heavier (2,680 lb vs 2,431 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Soul is 250 lb heavier (2,680 lb vs 2,431 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Soul is 5.5 in taller (63.4 in vs 57.9 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Soul has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 98.4 in)
  5. Length: Kia Soul is 2.3 in shorter (161.6 in vs 163.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SoulHyundai AccentDifference
Length161.6 in163.9 in2.3 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in3.6 in
Height63.4 in57.9 in5.5 in
Wheelbase100.4 in98.4 in2.0 in
Curb weight2,680 lb2,431 lb250 lb

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