Hyundai Veloster (2013) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2016) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Veloster and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2013	2016
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	111.4 in	-7.1 in
Length	166.1 in	193.8 in	-27.7 in
Width	70.5 in	73.0 in	-2.5 in
Height	55.1 in	57.7 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	3388 lb.	-500 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.0 gal.	0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	58.5 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.1 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	42.0 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.5 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	57.1 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	53.4 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	38.1 in	-6.4 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	15.8 ft³	-0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	15.8 ft³	18.9 ft³

2013 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

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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