Volkswagen Beetle vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Hyundai Veloster

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length168.8 in
  • Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
  • Wheelbase100.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
  • Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Hyundai Veloster width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.9 in shorter (168.8 in vs 166.9 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Veloster is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Beetle has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 238 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,905 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 238 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,905 lb)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 104.3 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Veloster is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  5. Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.9 in shorter (168.8 in vs 166.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai VelosterHyundai Veloster is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai VelosterHyundai Veloster is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen BeetleVolkswagen Beetle has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai VelosterBased on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen BeetleHyundai VelosterDifference
Length168.8 in166.9 in1.9 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in1.0 in
Height58.3 in55.1 in3.2 in
Wheelbase100.1 in104.3 in4.2 in
Ground clearance5.7 in5.6 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,142 lb2,905 lb238 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

Compare by year

Overlapping model years with dimension data.

Already own one of these cars?

Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.