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2019 Kia Optima and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2019 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 101.2 in | 9.2 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 171.9 in | 19.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 67.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3558 lb. | 2403 lb. | 1155 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.1 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 51.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio
| 2015 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 |
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