Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Element | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 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 | 3433 lb. | 2483 lb. | 950 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 2008 Honda Element.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Rio.