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2017 Kia Rio and 2008 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,525 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 4,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,238 kg | 1,436 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 60 L | -17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,008 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 856 mm | -66 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 906 L | -481 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,410 L | 1,634 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Rio
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Forester
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 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 |
| 2008 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. 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 |
| 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 |
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