2013 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Veloster and 2013 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Veloster (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Veloster should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 121 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. (264 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Veloster | GTI |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1805 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1399 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
