Volkswagen Beetle vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 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 width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 4.2 in shorter (168.4 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 335 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,679 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 335 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,679 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 1.4 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 4.2 in shorter (168.4 in vs 172.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 101.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 172.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 68.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 101.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 2,679 lb | 335 lb |
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