| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Toyota Prius c | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 100.4 in | -2 in |
| Length | 158.1 in | 157.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 2496 lb. | -58 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 52.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 51.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 51.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 50.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 35.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 49.6 ft3 |
| 2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Toyota Prius c.