Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,239 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,073 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 43 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 790 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 337 L | 388 L | -51 L |
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 |
2017 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 |