Volkswagen GTI vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Hyundai Accent

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length165.8 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in shorter (165.8 in vs 167.0 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 661 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,413 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 661 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,413 lb)
  2. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.9 in)
  3. Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.1 in)
  4. Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.2 in shorter (165.8 in vs 167.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volkswagen GTI has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 101.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTIVolkswagen GTI is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 3.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen GTIHyundai AccentDifference
Length165.8 in167.0 in1.2 in
Width70.0 in66.9 in3.1 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in0.7 in
Wheelbase101.5 in101.2 in0.3 in
Ground clearance5.5 in
Curb weight3,074 lb2,413 lb661 lb

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