Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | -4 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 191.6 in | -25.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.5 in | -8 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 68.2 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2943 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1607 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 61.6 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.0 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.6 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 61.5 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.1 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 38.7 in | -7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 42.9 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -48.8 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |