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Kia Rio (2016) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Rio and 2018 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2016 Kia Rio and 2018 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 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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