Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2009) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2013) Specs

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2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2013 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Hyundai Veloster
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	104.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	173.8 in	166.1 in	7.7 in
Width	68.5 in	70.5 in	-2 in
Height	58.5 in	55.1 in	3.4 in
Curb Weight	3075 lb.	2584 lb.	491 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.6 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	43.9 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	35.3 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	54.0 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	31.7 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.0 ft³	15.5 ft³	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.4 ft³	34.7 ft³	9.7 ft³

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 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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