Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 159.3 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.7 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 57.3 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 2483 lb. | 486 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 52.1 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 31.1 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2015 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 |