Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,090 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 76 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 935 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 909 mm | -119 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 388 L | 433 L | -45 L |
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 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |