Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Accent
- Length160.4 in – 163.3 in
- Height56.2 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase97.4 in – 98.9 in
- Curb weight2,540 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.3 in
- Hyundai Accent width63.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 0.1 in shorter (161.9 in vs 161.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.7 in narrower (67.5 in vs 63.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 94.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 598 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,110 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 598 lb heavier (2,708 lb vs 2,110 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.7 in narrower (67.5 in vs 63.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (98.2 in vs 94.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 54.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 0.1 in shorter (161.9 in vs 161.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.9 in | 161.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 63.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 54.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 94.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,708 lb | 2,110 lb | 598 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 160.4 in – 163.3 in).
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