Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,046 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,126 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 72 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,003 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 1,029 mm | 789 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 1,138 L | 424 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 2,461 L | 13 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,405 L | 4,109 L | -3 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.