Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Accent
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Hyundai Accent width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 163.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.5 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 827 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 2,431 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 827 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 163.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 98.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Accent is 0.5 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 15.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 163.9 in | 15.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,258 lb | 2,431 lb | 827 lb |
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