Hyundai VELOSTER vs. Volkswagen Golf

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER and 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 Hyundai VELOSTER and the Volkswagen Golf.

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

Pricing: A used 2021 Hyundai VELOSTER ranges from $13,337 to $21,777 while a used 2021 Volkswagen Golf is priced between $14,517 to $22,997.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai VELOSTER loses 36.1 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Golf loses 41.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Golf.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai VELOSTER is 8.0 out of 10 while the Volkswagen Golf's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai VELOSTER being ranked 19 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Volkswagen Golf being ranked 14 out of 37.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai VELOSTER is 7.4 out of 10. For the Volkswagen Golf the reliability rating is 7.9 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 Hyundai VELOSTER and the 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 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Golf the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai VELOSTER. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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