Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Nissan Altima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.2 in | -9 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 192.3 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3041 lb. | -312 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 56.0 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.5 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.4 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |