Hyundai Veloster vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Mazda Mazda3
- Length166.1 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 13.1 in shorter (166.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.8 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 373 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 373 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 13.1 in shorter (166.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.8 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.1 in | 179.2 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,584 lb | 2,957 lb | 373 lb |
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