Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 99.8 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 177.5 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 67.3 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 55.5 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 2761 lb. | -358 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 52.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 52.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 33.7 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 2.1 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 |
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 |