Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 99.4 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 175.4 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 68.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3016 lb. | -287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.9 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 52.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 51.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 33.0 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 11.0 ft3 | 2.7 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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |