Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 175.2 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.1 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 67.7 in | -12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 3383 lb. | -495 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 56.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.4 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.2 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 35.6 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -31.6 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 |
2008 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |