Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.8 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 190.2 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.1 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.4 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2476 lb. | 3671 lb. | -1195 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 55.4 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.3 in | -6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -0.5 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 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |