Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 121.2 in | -20 in |
Length | 159.4 in | 202.5 in | -43.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 76.9 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 68.9 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 4498 lb. | -1769 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 63.0 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 57.0 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.6 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 64.7 in | -12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 64.8 in | -13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.3 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -39.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -68 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.8 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -94.6 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 |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |