Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Veloster
- Length165.4 in – 165.8 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.3 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (165.6 in vs 166.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 563 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,584 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 563 lb heavier (3,147 lb vs 2,584 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 in shorter (165.6 in vs 166.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.6 in | 166.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 2,584 lb | 563 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 165.8 in).
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