Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 101.5 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 173.5 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.8 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 3505 lb. | -1140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 54.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 41.5 in | 11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 32.5 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.9 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 1.4 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2007 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |