Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Forte | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 182.7 in | -15.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 2707 lb. | -342 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 53.0 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 51.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 35.7 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.