Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 101.2 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 168.5 in | 171.9 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 2476 lb. | -110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 52.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.8 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 51.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 31.1 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 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 |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Rio.