Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 108.3 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 191.6 in | -32.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.5 in | -10.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 68.2 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2410 lb. | 4550 lb. | -2140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -9.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 61.6 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 59.0 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.2 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 61.5 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 59.1 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 38.7 in | -7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 42.9 ft3 | -27.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -33.9 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |