Hyundai Veloster vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Volkswagen GTI
- Length166.1 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in shorter (166.1 in vs 165.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.7 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 490 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 3,074 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 490 lb heavier (2,584 lb vs 3,074 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 2.7 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 0.3 in shorter (166.1 in vs 165.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.1 in | 165.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,584 lb | 3,074 lb | 490 lb |
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