Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.5 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 159.4 in | 171.3 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 66.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3351 lb. | -622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 54.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.1 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.3 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.6 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.2 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.8 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |