Mazda Mazda3 vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Hyundai Veloster
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,048 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 13.1 in shorter (179.2 in vs 166.1 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 373 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 2,584 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 373 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 2,584 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 13.1 in shorter (179.2 in vs 166.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.1 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 166.1 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 55.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,957 lb | 2,584 lb | 373 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.4 in – 180.9 in).
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