Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 43 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 955 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 790 mm | 91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 388 L | 48 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
2017 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 |