Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 104.3 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 166.1 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 55.1 in | 14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3919 lb. | 2888 lb. | 1031 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.0 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.9 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 35.3 in | 4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 52.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 31.7 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster.