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2017 Kia Rio and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Toyota Highlander | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,049 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 | 1,238 kg | 1,790 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 | 1,410 L | 2,701 L | -1 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 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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