Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Acura TSX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 105.1 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 183.4 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 3257 lb. | -892 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.4 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 54.4 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.4 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.2 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |