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2018 Ford Transit Connect and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,417 mm | 4,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,844 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 43 L | 17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,189 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,146 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 790 mm | 165 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,325 L | 425 L | -424 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,180 L | 1,410 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Rio
| 2017 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 |
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