Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 159.4 in | 183.9 in | -24.5 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 74.2 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.3 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3605 lb. | -876 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.3 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 56.3 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 58.7 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.9 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.6 in | -6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 37.0 ft3 | -22 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.8 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -22.7 ft3 |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |