Volkswagen Beetle vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Hyundai Veloster
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 0.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 213 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 2,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 213 lb heavier (3,118 lb vs 2,905 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 3.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 1.5 in shorter (168.4 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Veloster is 0.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Veloster — Based on length × width (Hyundai Veloster)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 166.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 104.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,118 lb | 2,905 lb | 213 lb |
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