Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 98.4 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 158.1 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 66.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.9 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3266 lb. | 2476 lb. | 790 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 50.8 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 50.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.3 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |