Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2014) Specs

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2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2014 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Chevrolet Equinox	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	104.3 in	8.2 in
Length	187.8 in	166.1 in	21.7 in
Width	72.5 in	70.5 in	2 in
Height	66.3 in	55.1 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	3944 lb.	2888 lb.	1056 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.0 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	55.6 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	53.2 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.9 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	35.3 in	3.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	54.0 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.1 in	52.6 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	31.7 in	8.2 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.5 ft³	15.5 ft³	16 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.7 ft³	34.7 ft³	29 ft³

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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

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