| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Toyota Prius c | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 100.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 159.3 in | 157.3 in | 2 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 66.7 in | 1 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2410 lb. | 2500 lb. | -90 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 51.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 51.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 50.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 35.0 in | -3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 49.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Rio.
| 2012 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |