Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 180.9 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 66.4 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 3624 lb. | -736 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.0 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.0 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.8 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 56.5 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.0 in | -6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | -40 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 |
2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |