Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 171.5 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 60.8 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 3854 lb. | -1488 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.0 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.2 in | 53.7 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 48.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.4 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 63.2 ft3 | -63.2 |
2011 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Niro.