Hyundai Veloster (2016) vs. Honda Civic (2015) Specs

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2016 Hyundai Veloster and 2015 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	105.1 in	-0.8 in
Length	166.1 in	179.4 in	-13.3 in
Width	70.5 in	69.0 in	1.5 in
Height	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Curb Weight	2943 lb.	3002 lb.	-59 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.0 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	56.6 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	50.5 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	42.0 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.1 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	53.3 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	51.4 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	36.2 in	-4.5 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	12.5 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	12.5 ft³	22.2 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

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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