Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
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 | 172.0 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 2729 lb. | -363 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 |
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 |