Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Accent
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Accent width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.2 in shorter (165.4 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 356 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,679 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 356 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,679 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 7.2 in shorter (165.4 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Accent has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 172.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 2,679 lb | 356 lb |
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