Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Optima | |
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@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,219 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,400 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,310 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 955 mm | -58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 805 mm | 881 mm | -76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 436 L | 3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 983 L | 15.4 | 967.6 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.