Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.2 in | -11 in |
Length | 159.4 in | 186.5 in | -27.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 73.6 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 68.9 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 4114 lb. | -1385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.7 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 61.1 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.5 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 58.7 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 61.1 in | -9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 39.0 in | -7.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -39.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 54.5 ft3 | -39.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.8 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -59.1 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |