Nissan Maxima (2009) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2013) Specs

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2009 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Nissan Maxima	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	104.3 in	5 in
Length	190.6 in	166.1 in	24.5 in
Width	73.2 in	70.5 in	2.7 in
Height	57.8 in	55.1 in	2.7 in
Curb Weight	3556 lb.	2888 lb.	668 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.0 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.6 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	53.2 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.8 in	43.9 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.0 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	52.6 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	31.7 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	78.4 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.2 ft³	15.5 ft³	-1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.2 ft³	34.7 ft³	-20.5 ft³

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review

2013 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

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