Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 82 kW@6000 144 Nm@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,280 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,073 kg | 1,123 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 43 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 790 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 351 L | 388 L | -37 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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.