Pontiac Vibe (2006) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2013) Specs

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2006 Pontiac Vibe and 2013 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Pontiac Vibe	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	104.3 in	-1.9 in
Length	171.9 in	166.1 in	5.8 in
Width	69.9 in	70.5 in	-0.6 in
Height	62.2 in	55.1 in	7.1 in
Curb Weight	2781 lb.	2888 lb.	-107 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.6 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	53.2 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	43.9 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	35.3 in	4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.0 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	52.6 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	31.7 in	4.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.3 ft³	15.5 ft³	3.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.1 ft³	34.7 ft³	19.4 ft³

2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2005	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review

2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2006	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2005	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe 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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