Hyundai Veloster vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length166.1 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 2.3 in shorter (166.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 0.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 430 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 3,014 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 430 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 3,014 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.4 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 2.3 in shorter (166.1 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 0.7 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.1 in | 168.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,584 lb | 3,014 lb | 430 lb |
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