Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Nissan cube | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 99.6 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 159.4 in | 156.5 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 65.0 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 2762 lb. | -33 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 48.8 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.2 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 52.4 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 47.6 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 35.5 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.8 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |