Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 98.7 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 161.1 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 59.0 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2483 lb. | 2884 lb. | -401 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 39.4 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 49.3 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 33.5 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Rio.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.