Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 105.1 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 186.2 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 68.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3305 lb. | -576 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 51.0 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 44.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.6 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 33.9 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 2.3 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 Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |