Hyundai Veloster (2014) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) Specs

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2014 Hyundai Veloster and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Hyundai Veloster	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	102.5 in	1.8 in
Length	166.1 in	174.5 in	-8.4 in
Width	70.5 in	71.2 in	-0.7 in
Height	55.1 in	65.6 in	-10.5 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	3404 lb.	-516 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.8 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	56.2 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	40.1 in	3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	39.0 in	-3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	55.0 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	35.8 in	-4.1 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	23.8 ft³	-8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.7 ft³	56.1 ft³	-21.4 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

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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