Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.2 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 159.4 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 67.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 57.3 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3214 lb. | 2729 lb. | 485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 52.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.8 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 31.1 in | 8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.5 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot 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 |