Lexus RX (2014) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2014) Specs

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2014 Lexus RX and 2014 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Lexus RX	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	104.3 in	3.6 in
Length	187.8 in	166.1 in	21.7 in
Width	74.2 in	70.5 in	3.7 in
Height	66.3 in	55.1 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	4178 lb.	2888 lb.	1290 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.6 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.2 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	43.9 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	35.3 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	54.0 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	52.6 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	31.7 in	5.1 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	24.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	34.7 ft³	45.6 ft³

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

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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

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