Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.5 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 179.3 in | -20 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 59.2 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2483 lb. | 3285 lb. | -802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.1 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 35.5 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -17.3 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |