Honda Civic vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Hyundai Veloster

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

Side view
  • Length182.3 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in – 71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 15.6 in shorter (182.3 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 48 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,778 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 15.6 in shorter (182.3 in vs 166.7 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
  3. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 48 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,778 lb)
  4. Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 55.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CivicHyundai VelosterDifference
Length182.3 in166.7 in15.6 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in0.0 in
Height55.7 in55.1 in0.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance5.5 in5.6 in0.0 in
Curb weight2,826 lb2,778 lb48 lb

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