2019 Hyundai VELOSTER vs. 2019 Volkswagen Golf

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER and 2019 Volkswagen Golf contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf.

When comparing the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER's and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER and 2019 Volkswagen Golf have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER's and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf is a better car than the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER.

Pricing: A used 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER ranges from $12,988 to $22,498 while a used 2019 Volkswagen Golf is priced between $13,085 to $20,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER loses 28.1 percent of its value and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf loses 34.5 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER retains 6.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Volkswagen Golf.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai VELOSTER is 8.8 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Golf's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai VELOSTER being ranked 9 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Volkswagen Golf being ranked 8 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai VELOSTER is 7.7 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Golf the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Volkswagen Golf a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai VELOSTER.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf makes 147 horsepower. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The Golf is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. This gives the 2019 Volkswagen Golf the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Hyundai VELOSTER and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.