| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Dodge Nitro | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 101.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Length | 178.9 in | 159.3 in | 19.6 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 67.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 57.3 in | 12.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3932 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1522 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 52.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.8 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.8 in | 37.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 51.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 31.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.2 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Dodge Nitro.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Rio.