Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 196.0 in | -29.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.8 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 3770 lb. | -882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.2 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 44.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.4 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 57.5 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.6 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 37.0 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |