Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Accent
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in shorter (165.6 in vs 167.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 734 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,413 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 734 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,413 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 1.4 in shorter (165.6 in vs 167.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 167.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 66.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,413 lb | 734 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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