Hyundai Veloster vs Ford Focus RS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Ford Focus RS
- Length166.9 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 2,987 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Ford Focus RS width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.9 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 530 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Veloster has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus RS is 530 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus RS is 2.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 5.9 in shorter (166.9 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Ford Focus RS
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Ford Focus RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.9 in | 172.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 58.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 3,434 lb | 530 lb |
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