Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
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. | 3250 lb. | -521 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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |