Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.1 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 175.2 in | -15.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.7 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2410 lb. | 3385 lb. | -975 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 55.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 49.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 35.6 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2011 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |