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Hyundai Elantra (2011) vs. Kia Rio (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2017 Kia Rio specs.

2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Hyundai Elantra Kia Rio  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
148 hp@6500
131 lb-ft@4700
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,570 mm 0 mm
Length 4,529 mm 4,369 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,225 kg 1,238 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 43 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,107 mm 1,113 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 955 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 841 mm 790 mm 51 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 419 L 388 L 31 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

2011 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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