Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2006) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2014) Specs

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2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2014 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Hyundai Veloster
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	104.3 in	-4.9 in
Length	175.4 in	166.1 in	9.3 in
Width	68.5 in	70.5 in	-2 in
Height	56.7 in	55.1 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	3016 lb.	2584 lb.	432 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	39.0 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.7 in	55.6 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	53.2 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	43.9 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	35.3 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	54.0 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	52.6 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.0 in	31.7 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	-4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.0 ft³	34.7 ft³	-23.7 ft³

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2014 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

2014 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

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