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Kia Cadenza (2017) vs. Kia Rio (2017) Specs

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2017 Kia Cadenza and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Kia Cadenza Kia Rio  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,855 mm 2,570 mm 0 mm
Length 4,971 mm 4,369 mm 0 mm
Width 1,869 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,471 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,648 kg 1,238 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 43 L 27 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,156 mm 1,113 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 963 mm 955 mm 8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 945 mm 790 mm 155 mm
Total Legroom 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 453 L 388 L 65 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Cadenza

2017 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2017 Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review
 

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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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