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Hyundai Elantra (2010) vs. Kia Rio (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2017 Kia Rio specs.

2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2010 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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra

2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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