Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.5L H4 OHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 99.4 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 176.6 in | -17.3 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 68.3 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 65.0 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2410 lb. | 3165 lb. | -755 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 51.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 43.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.7 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.6 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 51.6 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 33.7 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -8.1 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 |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |