Honda Civic (2009) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2016) Specs

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2009 Honda Civic and 2016 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Honda Civic	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.3 in	2 in
Length	176.7 in	166.1 in	10.6 in
Width	69.0 in	70.5 in	-1.5 in
Height	56.5 in	55.1 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	2912 lb.	2943 lb.	-31 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.6 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.9 in	53.2 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.9 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	35.3 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	54.0 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	52.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	31.7 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	-3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	34.7 ft³	-22.7 ft³

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic 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

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