Mazda Mazda3 vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Hyundai Veloster
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in – 71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 11.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 200 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 2,692 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 200 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 2,692 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 11.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 166.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lb | 2,692 lb | 200 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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