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 | 2,570 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,049 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,238 kg | 1,520 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 58 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 945 mm | -155 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 668 L | -243 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,410 L | 1,886 L | 0 L |
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 |