Hyundai Veloster (2018 – 2021) vs BMW 1 Series (2019 – 2024): specs compared

The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. At 4,318 mm, the BMW 1 Series is 53 mm longer than the Hyundai Veloster.

Specification Hyundai Veloster Hyundai Veloster 2018 – 2021 BMW 1 Series BMW 1 Series 2019 – 2024
Overview
Origin South Korea Germany
Documented years 2018 – 2021 2019 – 2024
Body style — —
Variants 2 9
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 275 hp 116 – 306 hp
Torque 353 Nm 220 – 450 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.6 s 4.8 – 10.3 s
Top speed — 200 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.4 L/100 km 3.8 – 7.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,265 mm 4,318 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,798 mm
Height 1,394 mm 1,435 mm
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,670 mm
Curb weight — 1,320 – 1,600 kg

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