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2015 Kia Rio and 2021 Kia Niro Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2021 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Kia Niro | |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
Electric 201 hp 291 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 159.3 in | 171.5 in | -12.2 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 71.1 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 60.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2483 lb. | 3854 lb. | -1371 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 48.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.4 in | -6.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Niro
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Niro.
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