Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 118.1 in | -13.8 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 202.9 in | -36.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 79.2 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 68.4 in | -13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2943 lb. | 4337 lb. | -1394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 64.4 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.2 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.9 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.5 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 63.5 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 66.1 in | -13.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 40.9 in | -9.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -48.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 93.1 ft3 | -77.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -113.8 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 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |