Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Nissan Pathfinder | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 112.2 in | -13.8 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 187.6 in | -29.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.8 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 72.4 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 4373 lb. | -1935 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 58.3 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.5 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.4 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 57.6 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 34.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 49.2 ft3 | -33.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -29.6 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 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |