Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.7 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 180.7 in | -14.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.3 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 68.1 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 2943 lb. | 4098 lb. | -1155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.9 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.3 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.5 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 58.4 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.0 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.1 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -31.7 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 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |