Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Subaru Forester | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.0 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 179.5 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.9 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 3250 lb. | -812 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.0 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Rio.
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |