Model Year | 2021 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Atlas | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 101.2 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 159.3 in | 41.4 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 67.7 in | 10.7 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.3 in | 12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4425 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1942 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 53.1 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 52.1 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 52.1 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 51.2 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.1 in | 6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.1 in | 0.0 in | 45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.7 in | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 113 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.5 ft3 | 15.0 | 40.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 96.8 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.
2015 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 |