Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 122.0 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 206.8 in | -40.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.3 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 70.3 in | -15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1615 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 63.2 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.6 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.8 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.1 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 62.6 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.2 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.4 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 34.7 ft3 |
2014 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
2014 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
2009 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review |