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Kia Rio (2016) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Rio and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2016 Kia Rio and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Kia Rio Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 112.5 in -11.3 in
Length 159.4 in 187.8 in -28.4 in
Width 67.7 in 72.5 in -4.8 in
Height 57.3 in 66.3 in -9 in
Curb Weight 2729 lb. 3761 lb. -1032 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.4 gal. 18.8 gal. -7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.9 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 55.8 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.1 in 54.6 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 41.2 in 2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.2 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 55.3 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 51.1 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 39.9 in -8.8 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -6.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 31.5 ft3 -16.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 49.8 ft3 63.7 ft3 -13.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 
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