Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Accent
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Hyundai Accent width65.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.1 in shorter (175.8 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (68.8 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 4.1 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 96.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 778 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,285 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 778 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,285 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 9.1 in shorter (175.8 in vs 166.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.7 in taller (57.6 in vs 54.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (68.8 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 96.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 166.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 65.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 54.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 96.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 2,285 lb | 778 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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