Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Chevrolet Equinox | |
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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 |
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 |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |