Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Hyundai Accent | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.4 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 159.3 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 66.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2968 lb. | 2366 lb. | 602 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 34.3 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 46 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
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 |