Volkswagen Beetle vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Hyundai Accent
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,089 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 1.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 167.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 4.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 601 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,413 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 601 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,413 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 4.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 1.4 in shorter (168.4 in vs 167.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 167.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 66.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 101.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 2,413 lb | 601 lb |
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