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2008 Kia Rio and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Hyundai Sonata | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 110.0 in | -11.6 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 189.8 in | -22.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 72.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 3161 lb. | -796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 45.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.9 in | -4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Rio
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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