Honda Civic vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Hyundai Veloster
- Length177.3 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,754 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in – 71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 11.7 in shorter (178.4 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.8 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 186 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,692 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 11.7 in shorter (178.4 in vs 166.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 186 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,692 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.8 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.4 in | 166.7 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 104.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,878 lb | 2,692 lb | 186 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 179.4 in).
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