Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
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 |
2015 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |