Hyundai Accent 5 Doors (2011 – 2017) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 140 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 11.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. The Hyundai Accent 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,040 kg against 1,205 kg. At 4,255 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 140 mm longer than the Hyundai Accent 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Accent 5 Doors
2011 – 2017
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2017 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 108 – 140 hp | 86 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 167 Nm | 160 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 13.2 s | 8.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 185 km/h | 179 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 7.1 L/100 km | 3.8 – 5.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,115 mm | 4,255 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 – 1,132 kg | 1,205 – 1,471 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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