Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,046 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,093 kg | 1,657 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 60 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,011 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 965 mm | -175 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 974 L | -549 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,405 L | 2,115 L | -1 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 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |