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Kia Rio (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Kia Rio and 2014 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2009 Kia Rio and 2014 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2009 2014  
Model Kia Rio Hyundai Elantra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.4 in 106.3 in -7.9 in
Length 166.9 in 179.1 in -12.2 in
Width 66.7 in 69.9 in -3.2 in
Height 57.9 in 56.5 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 2365 lb. 2773 lb. -408 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 12.8 gal. -0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 55.9 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.8 in 53.5 in -2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.8 in 43.6 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.1 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 54.8 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.0 in 52.7 in -2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.3 in 33.1 in 1.2 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 11.9 ft3 14.8 ft3 -2.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rio

2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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