Ford Focus vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Hyundai Veloster
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,857 lb – 3,015 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 9.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 166.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 1.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 352 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,584 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 352 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 2,584 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 9.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 166.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 2.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 1.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 166.1 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,936 lb | 2,584 lb | 352 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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