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 |
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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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |