Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 159.3 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 67.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 57.3 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2943 lb. | 2410 lb. | 533 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 31.1 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | -14.9 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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |