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Kia Rio (2012) vs. Kia Niro (2023) Specs

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2012 Kia Rio and 2023 Kia Niro Specifications

Model Year 2012 2023  
Model Kia Rio Kia Niro  
Engine 1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
Electric
201 hp
188 lb-ft
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 1-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 2,720 mm 0 mm
Length 4,046 mm 4,420 mm 0 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,824 mm 0 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,544 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,126 kg 1,688 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 43 L 42 L 1 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,029 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,323 mm 1,153 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 1,003 mm 954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 790 mm 1,011 mm 789 mm
Total Legroom 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 646 L -221 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,405 L 1,804 L 0 L

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