Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Accent

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
  • Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
  • Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 16.9 in shorter (180.8 in vs 163.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 98.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 613 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,431 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 613 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,431 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 16.9 in shorter (180.8 in vs 163.9 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 98.4 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaHyundai AccentDifference
Length180.8 in163.9 in16.9 in
Width70.0 in66.7 in3.3 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in0.3 in
Wheelbase103.0 in98.4 in4.5 in
Ground clearance5.5 in
Curb weight3,044 lb2,431 lb613 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).

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