Volkswagen GTI vs Hyundai Veloster Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen GTI · Hyundai Veloster
- Length165.8 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,100 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Hyundai Veloster width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in shorter (165.8 in vs 166.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.3 in taller (58.4 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 GTI is 227 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 2,905 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 227 lb heavier (3,131 lb vs 2,905 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 3.3 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Veloster has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 1.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 1.1 in shorter (165.8 in vs 166.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen GTI · garage fit for Hyundai Veloster
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen GTI | Hyundai Veloster | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in | 166.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 55.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,131 lb | 2,905 lb | 227 lb |
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