Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 98.0 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 155.5 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2476 lb. | 2359 lb. | 117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 50.9 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 51.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 46.8 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.8 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |