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Kia Forte (2016) vs. Kia Rio (2012) Specs

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2016 Kia Forte and 2012 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Kia Forte Kia Rio  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6500
154 lb-ft@4700
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.2 in 5.1 in
Length 179.5 in 171.9 in 7.6 in
Width 70.1 in 67.7 in 2.4 in
Height 56.5 in 57.3 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 2959 lb. 2403 lb. 556 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.4 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.0 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 53.1 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 52.1 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.8 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.6 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 52.1 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 51.2 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 31.1 in 4.8 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 3.2 in
Cargo Volume 14.9 ft3 13.7 ft3 1.2 ft3

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