| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chevrolet HHR | Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 110.4 in | -6.9 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 190.6 in | -14.4 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 76.6 in | -7.4 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 68.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3208 lb. | 4266 lb. | -1058 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.2 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 60.6 in | -7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 57.5 in | -7.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.6 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 60.2 in | -7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.6 in | 57.4 in | -6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.0 | 40.0 ft3 | -16 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.1 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -23.7 ft3 |
| 2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
See above. Add to that heated leather seats. Oh yeah!!! Remote start is great also. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than any of the 4 Volvos I driven see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not a lot of leg room. Cloth is kind of cheap and not very attractive see full Chevrolet HHR review |
| 2010 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |