Kia Rio (2016) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2011) Specs

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2016 Kia Rio and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2016	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
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	159.4 in	179.3 in	-19.9 in
Width	67.7 in	70.1 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.3 in	59.2 in	-1.9 in
Curb Weight	2729 lb.	3285 lb.	-556 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	49.8 ft³	66.9 ft³	-17.1 ft³

2016 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

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