Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,930 mm | 4,219 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,612 kg | 1,335 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 897 mm | 81 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 805 mm | 140 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 396 L | 439 L | -43 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 983 L | -969 |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Compared to any midsize sedan, the Accord Coupe's rear seat is tight and difficult to get into and out of. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself, but with only an inch between my scalp and the rear window and about the same between my knees and the front seat back. The rear seat is only in the "whys" here because it's being compared to the rear seats in other coupes, including the Hyundai's, and these are even tighter. Same story with cargo capacity. The Accord Coupe's 13.7 cubic-foot trunk would be marginally competitive in a midsize sedan, but it compares very well to those in other coupes. The Genesis Coupe checks in at 10.0. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2012 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Many reviews online state how comforable the seats are in the Accord, I cannot agree with them. I have owned a 2013 Altima as well and it is much more comfortable, but that car has a stability problem on the highway. see full Honda Accord review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD |
Front headrests are inclined too far forward, making the seats very uncomfortable for shorter drivers. Drivers taller than 6'3" won't have a problem. But as a shorter driver, the uncomfortable seats have caused extreme upper back pain. see full Honda Accord review |
2016 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 |