Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 186.8 in | -20.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 56.7 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 3697 lb. | -809 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.5 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | -24 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |