Hyundai Sonata (2006) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2016) Specs

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2006 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	104.3 in	3.1 in
Length	188.9 in	166.1 in	22.8 in
Width	72.1 in	70.5 in	1.6 in
Height	58.0 in	55.1 in	2.9 in
Curb Weight	3458 lb.	2943 lb.	515 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.0 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	55.6 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.2 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	43.9 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	35.3 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	54.0 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	52.6 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	31.7 in	5.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.3 ft³	15.5 ft³	0.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.3 ft³	34.7 ft³	-18.4 ft³

2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata 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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