Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.5 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 174.1 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.5 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2656 lb. | 3508 lb. | -852 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.7 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 41.5 in | 10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 32.5 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |