Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.3 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 193.7 in | 166.1 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.5 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.1 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 2943 lb. | 604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.0 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.6 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 31.7 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2016 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 |