Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Element | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 160 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
|
Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 101.2 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 169.3 in | 159.3 in | 10 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 67.7 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.3 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3429 lb. | 2483 lb. | 946 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.0 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 52.1 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.8 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 52.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 51.2 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 31.1 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 27.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Rio.