Kia Forte Koup vs Hyundai Veloster
Overview | |
Years produced2010-2016 | Years produced2012-2017 |
MSRP$19,890 | MSRP$18,500 |
Listings8 | Listings106 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryConsider Hyundai and its growth in popularity over the last decade. The brand built its relevance with practical, sensible vehicles, like the Sonata, and SUVs like the Santa Fe and Tucson. But “fortune favors the bold,” or so the saying goes. There is something to be said for taking an unlikely risk. In the 2011 model year, Hyundai released the Veloster, going in a completely different direction than the rest of its typically safe product lineup. Hyundai already had a hatchback, the Accent (and later the Elantra GT). But the Veloster was something completely different. It featured a unique hatchback-meets-coupe shape and an even more unique 3-door layout. The result was a sporty daily driver that’s both fun and functional, and it has been completely redesigned for the 2019 model year. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 173 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower173 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 173 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque154 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower173 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.3 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2871 lbs | Curb Weight2822 lbs |
Height55.5 in | Height55.1 in |
Length178.3 in | Length167.0 in |
Width70.1 in | Width71.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors3 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2010-2016 | 2012-2017 |
MSRP | $19,890 | $18,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Consider Hyundai and its growth in popularity over the last decade. The brand built its relevance with practical, sensible vehicles, like the Sonata, and SUVs like the Santa Fe and Tucson. But “fortune favors the bold,” or so the saying goes. There is something to be said for taking an unlikely risk. In the 2011 model year, Hyundai released the Veloster, going in a completely different direction than the rest of its typically safe product lineup. Hyundai already had a hatchback, the Accent (and later the Elantra GT). But the Veloster was something completely different. It featured a unique hatchback-meets-coupe shape and an even more unique 3-door layout. The result was a sporty daily driver that’s both fun and functional, and it has been completely redesigned for the 2019 model year. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 173 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 173 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 154 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 173 hp @ 6500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.3 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2871 lbs | 2822 lbs |
Height | 55.5 in | 55.1 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 167.0 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 3 |
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