Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Volkswagen Arteon | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 111.9 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 191.5 in | -23 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.7 in | -7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.8 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 3653 lb. | -1287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 46.5 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 40.2 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | -43.8 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon.