Hyundai Veloster vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Veloster · Volkswagen GTI
- Length166.1 in – 167.3 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,584 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width70.5 in – 71.1 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.3 in shorter (166.7 in vs 168.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.7 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 310 lb heavier (2,692 lb vs 3,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 310 lb heavier (2,692 lb vs 3,002 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.7 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.3 in shorter (166.7 in vs 168.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Veloster · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Veloster | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 168.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,692 lb | 3,002 lb | 310 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 166.1 in – 167.3 in).
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