Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.2 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 171.9 in | 1.7 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 67.7 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2783 lb. | 2403 lb. | 380 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 52.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 52.1 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 51.2 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 31.1 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
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 |