2013 Hyundai Veloster vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Veloster and 2013 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1459 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Veloster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. (264 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2013 Hyundai Veloster has manual transmission. 2013 Hyundai Veloster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Veloster | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Veloster | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1805 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1399 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
