Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@6000 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 108.3 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 180.5 in | -22.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 68.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 63.6 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2476 lb. | 3457 lb. | -981 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 53.1 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.7 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 57.8 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 39.4 in | -5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 44.4 ft3 | -28.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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