Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6000 201 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,369 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,205 kg | 1,346 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 50 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 953 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 909 mm | -119 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 388 L | 351 L | 37 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda3.