Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Accent
- 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
- 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
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 613 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,431 lb)
- 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)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 98.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Accent — Hyundai Accent is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Accent — Based on length × width (Hyundai Accent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Hyundai Accent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 163.9 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,431 lb | 613 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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