Kia Rio (2009) vs. Chrysler Town & Country (2006) Specs

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2009 Kia Rio and 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Kia Rio	Chrysler Town & Country
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500	3.3L V6 OHV-2v 180 hp@5000 210 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.4 in	113.3 in	-14.9 in
Length	158.1 in	189.1 in	-31 in
Width	66.7 in	78.6 in	-11.9 in
Height	57.9 in	68.9 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	2476 lb.	3899 lb.	-1423 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-8.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.8 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	62.7 in	-9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.8 in	56.7 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	40.6 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.3 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	64.7 in	-11.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.0 in	67.8 in	-17.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	36.6 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.9 in	-61.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.0 in	-49 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	110.8 in (over 3 rows)	-33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	15.3 ft³	0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.8	45.6 ft³	-29.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	49.6 ft³	146.7 ft³	-97.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rio

2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country

2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Very comfy for long rides, adjustable. Ditto the middle and rear seats. Supportive but not overly firm. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2006	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Stow & Go see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Really like the roominess of the center and rear seats as compared to other vehicles. Also really like the flexibilty and use of use of the Stow-And-Go seating. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seat and driving positions are very comfortable. I have driven the T&C more than 500 miles in one day and the same drive the following day. see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2005	4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	More legroom than previous Chrysler minivans see full Chrysler Town & Country review

2006 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review

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