Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 119.0 in | -17.8 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 206.5 in | -47.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 78.8 in | -11.1 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 77.2 in | -19.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2483 lb. | 5578 lb. | -3095 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -16.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 63.2 in | -10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 60.2 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.1 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 63.7 in | -11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 59.9 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 39.1 in | -8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -43 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 55.0 ft3 | -40 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -58.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |