Hyundai Veloster (2014) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2013) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Veloster and 2013 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	109.8 in	-5.5 in
Length	166.1 in	193.7 in	-27.6 in
Width	70.5 in	72.4 in	-1.9 in
Height	55.1 in	57.9 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	3547 lb.	-659 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	57.3 in	-1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.1 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	42.5 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.3 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	56.5 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	55.9 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	38.0 in	-6.3 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	16.6 ft³	-1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	16.6 ft³	18.1 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

2013 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

2013 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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