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Kia Rio (2012) vs. Honda Element (2009) Specs

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2012 Kia Rio and 2009 Honda Element Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Kia Rio Honda Element  
Engine 1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
2.4L I4
OHC-4v
166 hp@5500
161 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 101.4 in -0.2 in
Length 159.3 in 169.9 in -10.6 in
Width 67.7 in 71.6 in -3.9 in
Height 57.3 in 70.4 in -13.1 in
Curb Weight 2483 lb. 3433 lb. -950 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.4 gal. 15.9 gal. -4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 43.3 in -3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 57.1 in -4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.1 in 55.0 in -2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 41.0 in 2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 52.2 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 47.6 in 3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 39.1 in -8 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) -5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 25.1 ft3 -10.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 49.6 ft3 74.6 ft3 -25 ft3

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