Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.2 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 159.3 in | 20 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 67.7 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.3 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 2483 lb. | 906 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.1 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.8 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 51.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 31.1 in | 7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V 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 |