Hyundai Veloster vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length166.9 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 2,987 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.9 in shorter (166.9 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 100.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 238 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 238 lb heavier (2,905 lb vs 3,142 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 100.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.9 in shorter (166.9 in vs 168.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.9 in | 168.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 100.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,905 lb | 3,142 lb | 238 lb |
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