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

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2017 Kia Forte and 2017 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Kia Forte Kia Rio  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.2 in 5.1 in
Length 179.5 in 172.0 in 7.5 in
Width 70.1 in 67.7 in 2.4 in
Height 56.3 in 57.3 in -1 in
Curb Weight 2908 lb. 2729 lb. 179 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 53.8 in 52.1 in 1.7 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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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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