Hyundai Veloster vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Acura RSX

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

Side view
  • Length166.9 in
  • Height55.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight2,822 lb – 2,987 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Acura RSX width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.5 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.4 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 3.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Veloster is 0.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 54.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 118 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,787 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Acura RSX is 3.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 118 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,787 lb)
  3. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.5 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.2 in)
  5. Height: Hyundai Veloster is 0.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 54.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai VelosterHyundai Veloster is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Acura RSX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSXAcura RSX is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSXBased on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai VelosterAcura RSXDifference
Length166.9 in172.4 in5.5 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in3.0 in
Height55.1 in54.9 in0.2 in
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in3.1 in
Ground clearance5.6 in
Curb weight2,905 lb2,787 lb118 lb

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

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