Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 99.8 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 177.5 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.3 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.5 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 2513 lb. | -148 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 52.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.3 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 33.7 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |