Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 110.4 in | -12 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 191.1 in | -24.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.2 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.7 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 3219 lb. | -854 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.1 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 56.0 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 45.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.0 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 35.6 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -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 2018 Kia Optima.