Kia Soul vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Hyundai Veloster
- Length162.2 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight2,615 lb – 2,778 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.9 in shorter (162.2 in vs 166.1 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 8.3 in taller (63.4 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 113 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 2,584 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Soul is 8.3 in taller (63.4 in vs 55.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Soul is 113 lb heavier (2,697 lb vs 2,584 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 3.9 in shorter (162.2 in vs 166.1 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 0.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 162.2 in | 166.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 55.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 104.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,697 lb | 2,584 lb | 113 lb |
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