Kia Rio (2007) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2007 Kia Rio and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2007	2014
Model	Kia Rio	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Engine	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500	2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.4 in	101.5 in	-3.1 in
Length	158.1 in	179.3 in	-21.2 in
Width	66.7 in	70.1 in	-3.4 in
Height	57.9 in	59.2 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	2476 lb.	3285 lb.	-809 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	14.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	54.8 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	41.1 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.1 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.0 in	0.0 in	50 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.3 in	35.5 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	32.8 ft³	-17 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	49.6 ft³	66.9 ft³	-17.3 ft³

2007 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

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

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