Chevrolet Impala (2009) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2014) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2014 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Chevrolet Impala	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.5 in	104.3 in	6.2 in
Length	200.4 in	166.1 in	34.3 in
Width	72.9 in	70.5 in	2.4 in
Height	58.7 in	55.1 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	3711 lb.	2888 lb.	823 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	55.6 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.4 in	53.2 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.9 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	35.3 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.6 in	54.0 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.2 in	52.6 in	4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	31.7 in	5.9 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.6 ft³	15.5 ft³	3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.6 ft³	34.7 ft³	-16.1 ft³

2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review

2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008	4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala 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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