MINI Cooper vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. MINI Cooper · Hyundai Veloster
- Length143.1 in – 145.6 in
- Height55.4 in – 55.5 in
- Wheelbase97.1 in
- Curb weight2,546 lb – 2,700 lb
- Width66.3 in – 66.5 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 22.6 in shorter (144.3 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 4.5 in narrower (66.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: MINI Cooper is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 282 lb heavier (2,623 lb vs 2,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: MINI Cooper is 22.6 in shorter (144.3 in vs 166.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Veloster is 282 lb heavier (2,623 lb vs 2,905 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 4.5 in narrower (66.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: MINI Cooper is 0.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 22.6 in Check garage fit for MINI Cooper · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | MINI Cooper | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 144.3 in | 166.9 in | 22.6 in |
| Width | 66.4 in | 70.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 104.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,623 lb | 2,905 lb | 282 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 143.1 in – 145.6 in).
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