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2009 Kia Rio and 2012 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.3 in | -7.9 in |
| Length | 158.1 in | 176.4 in | -18.3 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.7 in | -2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 3042 lb. | -604 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 52.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 51.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Rio
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
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