Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 186.2 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 68.1 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 56.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 3435 lb. | -547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 44.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 33.9 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 23.3 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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |