Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.2 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 179.1 in | -13 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.5 in | -2 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 65.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 3825 lb. | -937 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.1 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.2 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.0 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.0 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 39.6 in | -7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -24.9 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 |
2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
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