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Kia Rio (2015) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Kia Rio and 2020 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2015 Kia Rio and 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2015 2020  
Model Kia Rio Mazda Mazda3  
Engine 1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
186 hp@6000
186 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 107.3 in -6.1 in
Length 171.9 in 183.5 in -11.6 in
Width 67.7 in 70.7 in -3 in
Height 57.3 in 56.9 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 2476 lb. 3071 lb. -595 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.4 gal. 13.2 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.0 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 55.7 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.1 in 54.6 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 42.3 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 53.5 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 50.9 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 35.1 in -4 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 77.4 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume 13.7 ft3 13.2 ft3 0.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio

2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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