Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 130 kW@6000 229 Nm@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 43 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 955 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 790 mm | 170 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 425 L | 388 L | 37 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
2016 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 |