Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 43 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 790 mm | 150 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 388 L | 59 L |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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 |