Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | 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 Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 177.4 in | 172.0 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2747 lb. | 2729 lb. | 18 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 | 55.6 in | 53.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 52.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 51.2 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 31.1 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra 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 |