Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Veloster
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.9 in – 71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 0.7 in shorter (167.6 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 2,929 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 3.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 34 lb heavier (2,963 lb vs 2,929 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Veloster is 0.7 in shorter (167.6 in vs 166.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Veloster — Hyundai Veloster is shorter by 0.7 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 | 167.6 in | 166.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,963 lb | 2,929 lb | 34 lb |
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