Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.5 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 198.3 in | -32.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.6 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2943 lb. | 3600 lb. | -657 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.3 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.2 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
2016 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 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |