Hyundai Sonata (2010) vs. Kia Rio (2015) Specs

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2010 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year	2010	2015
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Kia Rio
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	101.2 in	6.2 in
Length	188.9 in	171.9 in	17 in
Width	72.1 in	67.7 in	4.4 in
Height	58.0 in	57.3 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3494 lb.	2403 lb.	1091 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	11.4 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	53.1 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	52.1 in	3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	43.8 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.6 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	52.1 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	51.2 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	31.1 in	6.3 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	6.2 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	13.7 ft³	2.6 ft³

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

2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009	4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio

2015 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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