Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,219 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,400 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,205 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 980 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 955 mm | -58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 805 mm | 909 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 572 L | -133 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 983 L | 1,334 L | 982 L |
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.
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |