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Kia Rio (2016) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Rio and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

2016 Kia Rio and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Kia Rio Hyundai Elantra Touring  
Engine 1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,049 mm 4,475 mm 0 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,238 kg 1,347 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 43 L 53 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,323 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,105 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 1,001 mm 954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 790 mm 925 mm -135 mm
Total Legroom 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 688 L -263 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,410 L 1,849 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 
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