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Kia Rio (2012) vs. Kia Optima (2017) Specs

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2012 Kia Rio and 2017 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Kia Rio Kia Optima  
Engine 1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,366 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,090 kg 1,460 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 43 L 70 L -27 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,323 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 960 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 790 mm 904 mm -114 mm
Total Legroom 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 388 L 450 L -62 L

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