Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Accent
- Length164.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 2,972 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.6 in shorter (164.9 in vs 168.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 549 lb heavier (2,915 lb vs 2,366 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 549 lb heavier (2,915 lb vs 2,366 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 3.6 in shorter (164.9 in vs 168.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 98.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 1.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.9 in | 168.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 66.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 98.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,915 lb | 2,366 lb | 549 lb |
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