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Kia Rio (2016) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Rio and 2021 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2016 Kia Rio and 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2021  
Model Kia Rio Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 107.3 in -6.1 in
Length 172.0 in 183.5 in -11.5 in
Width 67.7 in 70.7 in -3 in
Height 57.3 in 56.9 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 2729 lb. 3100 lb. -371 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 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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