Hyundai Veloster (2014) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Veloster and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	106.3 in	-2 in
Length	166.1 in	171.3 in	-5.2 in
Width	70.5 in	70.1 in	0.4 in
Height	55.1 in	57.1 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	3122 lb.	-234 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	56.1 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	53.0 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	42.2 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	38.7 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	54.9 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	53.1 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	35.9 in	-4.2 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	23.2 ft³	-7.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	56.4 ft³	-21.7 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 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

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