Hyundai Veloster (2014) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

vs.

◆

2014 Hyundai Veloster and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	110.2 in	-5.9 in
Length	166.1 in	184.3 in	-18.2 in
Width	70.5 in	71.3 in	-0.8 in
Height	55.1 in	56.3 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	2800 lb.	3593 lb.	-793 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.4 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.2 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	55.9 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.3 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	44.8 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	36.9 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	53.4 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.0 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	32.2 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	10.8 ft³	4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	10.8 ft³	23.9 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

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks

See TrueDelta's information for all Hyundai models.