Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 104.3 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 166.1 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 55.1 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 2657 lb. | -351 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 55.6 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.2 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.9 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.0 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 52.6 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 31.7 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.