Hyundai Veloster (2013) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2015) Specs

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2013 Hyundai Veloster and 2015 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	111.4 in	-7.1 in
Length	166.1 in	191.5 in	-25.4 in
Width	70.5 in	72.4 in	-1.9 in
Height	55.1 in	57.1 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	3183 lb.	-295 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.4 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	57.1 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	56.1 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	42.2 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.1 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	56.1 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	38.7 in	-7 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	14.8 ft³	19.9 ft³

2013 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 2013 Hyundai Veloster.

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2015 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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