Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 81 kW@6000 145 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,455 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,123 kg | 1,068 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 41 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 940 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 940 mm | -150 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 388 L | 419 L | -31 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 |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
2014 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |