Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
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 automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,300 mm | 4,049 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,587 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 43 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 955 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 790 mm | 203 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 736 L | 425 L | 311 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,183 L | 1,410 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.
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 |