Hyundai Veloster vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Volkswagen Golf
- Length166.1 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.0 in – 70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (166.1 in vs 165.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 563 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 3,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 563 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 3,147 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.9 in taller (55.1 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (166.1 in vs 165.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.1 in | 165.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 58.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,584 lb | 3,147 lb | 563 lb |
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