Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Honda CR-Z | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 95.9 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 160.6 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 68.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 54.9 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 2476 lb. | 2690 lb. | -214 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 36.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.8 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 51.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |