Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,046 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,093 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 73 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,019 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 973 mm | -183 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 292 L | 133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,198 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,405 L | 2,701 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 |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |