Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.4 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 158.1 in | 8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 66.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 57.9 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2657 lb. | 2438 lb. | 219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 50.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.8 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 50.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 34.3 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
2012 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 2012 Hyundai Veloster.
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |