Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 107.1 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 167.3 in | 189.0 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 3157 lb. | -792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.1 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 54.5 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.7 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.8 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Rio.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.