Volkswagen GTI vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Hyundai Accent
- Length165.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,034 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Hyundai Accent width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.7 in shorter (165.9 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in taller (57.8 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 GTI is 395 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,679 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 395 lb heavier (3,074 lb vs 2,679 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 6.7 in shorter (165.9 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 0.7 in taller (57.8 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 GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.9 in | 172.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 68.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,074 lb | 2,679 lb | 395 lb |
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