Dodge Neon vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Hyundai Veloster

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

Side view
  • Length173.1 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.0 in
  • Curb weight2,567 lb – 2,709 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.4 in
  • Hyundai Veloster width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 6.2 in shorter (173.1 in vs 166.9 in)
  • Width: Dodge Neon is 3.5 in narrower (67.4 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Dodge Neon is 0.9 in taller (56.0 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 267 lb heavier (2,638 lb vs 2,905 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 267 lb heavier (2,638 lb vs 2,905 lb)
  2. Width: Dodge Neon is 3.5 in narrower (67.4 in vs 70.9 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 6.2 in shorter (173.1 in vs 166.9 in)
  4. Height: Dodge Neon is 0.9 in taller (56.0 in vs 55.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 3.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NeonHyundai VelosterDifference
Length173.1 in166.9 in6.2 in
Width67.4 in70.9 in3.5 in
Height56.0 in55.1 in0.9 in
Wheelbase105.0 in104.3 in0.7 in
Ground clearance—5.6 in—
Curb weight2,638 lb2,905 lb267 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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