Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.0 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 189.8 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 72.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 3161 lb. | -758 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 57.9 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 55.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 45.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.7 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.9 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 34.6 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |