Volkswagen Jetta vs Hyundai Accent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Hyundai Accent

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

Side view
  • Length182.2 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.4 in
  • Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Hyundai Accent width66.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.2 in shorter (182.2 in vs 167.0 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.9 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 470 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,513 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 470 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 2,513 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 15.2 in shorter (182.2 in vs 167.0 in)
  3. Width: Hyundai Accent is 3.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 66.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 101.2 in)
  5. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Hyundai Accent
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 3.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaHyundai AccentDifference
Length182.2 in167.0 in15.2 in
Width70.0 in66.9 in3.1 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in0.1 in
Wheelbase104.4 in101.2 in3.2 in
Ground clearance5.5 in
Curb weight2,983 lb2,513 lb470 lb

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