Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | Hyundai Veloster | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.9 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 166.1 in | 180.9 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 67.0 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2888 lb. | 3370 lb. | -482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.0 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 39.5 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 56.4 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 47.7 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 37.8 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -22.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 34.7 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 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |