Hyundai Veloster (2014) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2014) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Veloster and 2014 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	110.0 in	-5.7 in
Length	166.1 in	189.8 in	-23.7 in
Width	70.5 in	72.2 in	-1.7 in
Height	55.1 in	57.9 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	2800 lb.	3417 lb.	-617 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	57.9 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.2 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	45.5 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.8 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	56.7 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.9 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	34.6 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	16.4 ft³	-0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	16.4 ft³	18.3 ft³

2014 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

2014 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

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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