Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Rio | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 113.7 in | -12.5 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 191.1 in | -19.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 72.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3505 lb. | -776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.3 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 57.2 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.0 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
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 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |