Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Accent
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,179 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Hyundai Accent width65.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 6.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 96.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 765 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 2,273 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 765 lb heavier (3,037 lb vs 2,273 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 6.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 96.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 166.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 65.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 54.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 96.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,037 lb | 2,273 lb | 765 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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