Hyundai Veloster vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Kia Soul
- Length166.9 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 2,987 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Kia Soul width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 1.7 in shorter (166.9 in vs 165.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Soul is 7.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 15 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,919 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Soul has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 7.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 63.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 1.7 in shorter (166.9 in vs 165.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 15 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 2,919 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Kia Soul
- More ground clearanceKia Soul — Kia Soul has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.9 in | 165.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 63.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 6.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 2,919 lb | 15 lb |
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