Hyundai Veloster vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Honda Civic

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

Side view
  • Length166.1 in
  • Height55.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,584 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Honda Civic width69.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 10.3 in shorter (166.1 in vs 176.4 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (55.1 in vs 55.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 162 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,746 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 162 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,746 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 10.3 in shorter (166.1 in vs 176.4 in)
  3. Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.0 in)
  4. Height: Honda Civic is 0.6 in taller (55.1 in vs 55.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 104.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai VelosterHyundai Veloster is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CivicHonda Civic is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai VelosterBased on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai VelosterHonda CivicDifference
Length166.1 in176.4 in10.3 in
Width70.5 in69.0 in1.5 in
Height55.1 in55.8 in0.6 in
Wheelbase104.3 in104.2 in0.1 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight2,584 lb2,746 lb162 lb

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