Mazda CX-7 (2008) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2014) Specs

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2008 Mazda CX-7 and 2014 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Mazda CX-7	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	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	108.3 in	104.3 in	4 in
Length	184.0 in	166.1 in	17.9 in
Width	73.7 in	70.5 in	3.2 in
Height	64.8 in	55.1 in	9.7 in
Curb Weight	3710 lb.	2888 lb.	822 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.0 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.6 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.2 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.9 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	35.3 in	4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	54.0 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	52.6 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	31.7 in	4.7 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	15.5 ft³	14.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	34.7 ft³	23.9 ft³

2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review

2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review

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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