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Kia Niro (2021) vs. Kia Rio (2018) Specs

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2021 Kia Niro and 2018 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2021 2018  
Model Kia Niro Kia Rio  
Engine Electric
201 hp
291 lb-ft
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
130 hp@6300
119 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 1-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.6 in 4.7 in
Length 171.5 in 160.0 in 11.5 in
Width 71.1 in 67.9 in 3.2 in
Height 60.8 in 57.1 in 3.7 in
Curb Weight 3854 lb. 2714 lb. 1140 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 11.9 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.9 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 54.1 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 52.9 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 42.1 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 38.0 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 53.3 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.3 in 52.4 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 33.5 in 3.9 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.4 ft3 17.4 ft3 5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.2 ft3 32.8 ft3 30.4 ft3

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