Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.3 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 166.1 in | 18.5 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 55.1 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 2943 lb. | 706 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.9 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.3 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.0 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.6 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 31.7 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 15.5 | 24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 45.9 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2016 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 |