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2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,506 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,246 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 43 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 955 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 790 mm | 99 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 402 L | 388 L | 14 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Rio
| 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 |
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