Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
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 |
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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 | 159.4 in | 9.9 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. | 2729 lb. | 700 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 | 49.8 ft3 | 27.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Element.
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 |